Euxoa wilsoni - Hodges#10867
Euxoa wilsoni
This record describes Euxoa wilsoni (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
This group is best determined by genitalia. Specimens identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 4 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Noctuini
- Genus
- Euxoa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Euxoa wilsoni is usually associated with coastal sand dunes.
Geographic Range
Central British Columbia, south along the coast to San Luis Obispo County, California. ( 5 ) , ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
Powell & Opler (2009) reported adults from early June to early October. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Powell & Opler (2009) reported the larval host plants. ( 3 ) Ambrosia chamissonis (silver bur ragweed). Lupinus species (lupine).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euxoa wilsoni. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Euxoa wilsoni - Hodges#10867 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Euxoa wilsoni - Hodges#10867
What is Euxoa wilsoni - Hodges#10867?
Euxoa wilsoni - Hodges#10867 (Euxoa wilsoni) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Euxoa wilsoni - Hodges#10867?
Powell & Opler (2009) listed the forewing length 15-19 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Euxoa wilsoni - Hodges#10867?
This group is best determined by genitalia. Specimens identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 4 )
Where is Euxoa wilsoni - Hodges#10867 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Euxoa wilsoni is usually associated with coastal sand dunes. |
| Range | Central British Columbia, south along the coast to San Luis Obispo County, California. ( 5 ) , ( 3 ) |
What does Euxoa wilsoni - Hodges#10867 eat?
The diet of the Euxoa wilsoni - Hodges#10867 includes Powell & Opler (2009) reported the larval host plants. ( 3 ) Ambrosia chamissonis (silver bur ragweed). Lupinus species (lupine)..
When is Euxoa wilsoni - Hodges#10867 active?
Euxoa wilsoni - Hodges#10867: seasonal activity - Powell & Opler (2009) reported adults from early June to early October. ( 3 ).