Deceptive Sallow - Hodges#10006
Feralia deceptiva
This record describes Feralia deceptiva (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing dark green with black AM and PM lines, bordered medially by white; reniform and orbicular spots filled with ground color and rimmed with black and white; fringe checkered black and white. hindwing dark gray with even darker veins and pale yellowish strip extending from base to about two-thirds distance along inner margin; fringe checkered dark gray and whitish
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Amphipyrinae
- Tribe
- Psaphidini
- Genus
- Feralia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Wet coastal forests
Geographic Range
Pacific coast from British Columbia to California
Seasonal Activity
adults fly in early spring
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae (caterpillars) feed on the foliage of Douglas-fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii ).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Feralia deceptiva. 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 Deceptive Sallow - Hodges#10006 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , Robert Lord Zimlich
Frequently Asked Questions About Deceptive Sallow - Hodges#10006
What is Deceptive Sallow - Hodges#10006?
Deceptive Sallow - Hodges#10006 (Feralia deceptiva) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Deceptive Sallow - Hodges#10006?
Wingspan about 40 mm, based on Jeff Miller image at USGS
How do you identify Deceptive Sallow - Hodges#10006?
Adult: forewing dark green with black AM and PM lines, bordered medially by white; reniform and orbicular spots filled with ground color and rimmed with black and white; fringe checkered black and white. hindwing dark gray with even darker veins and pale yellowish strip extending from base to about two-thirds distance along inner margin; fringe checkered dark gray and whitish
Where is Deceptive Sallow - Hodges#10006 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Wet coastal forests |
| Range | Pacific coast from British Columbia to California |
What does Deceptive Sallow - Hodges#10006 eat?
The diet of the Deceptive Sallow - Hodges#10006 includes Larvae (caterpillars) feed on the foliage of Douglas-fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii )..
When is Deceptive Sallow - Hodges#10006 active?
Deceptive Sallow - Hodges#10006: seasonal activity - adults fly in early spring.