Subgothic Dart - Hodges#10674
Feltia subgothica
This record describes Feltia subgothica (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
tricosa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Noctuini
- Genus
- Feltia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
central portion of North America, north to QC, ON, SK (absent from MB and both Canadian coasts)
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from July to September
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Feltia subgothica. 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 Subgothic Dart - Hodges#10674 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Nick Block , marcie oconnor , Ken Childs , JoAnneRusso , Blocky , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Subgothic Dart - Hodges#10674
How do you identify Subgothic Dart - Hodges#10674?
tricosa
Where is Subgothic Dart - Hodges#10674 found?
Range: central portion of North America, north to QC, ON, SK (absent from MB and both Canadian coasts)
When is Subgothic Dart - Hodges#10674 active?
Subgothic Dart - Hodges#10674: seasonal activity - adults fly from July to September.