Feralia februalis - Hodges#10009
Feralia februalis
This record describes Feralia februalis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Grote (1874) original description is in the print references. Crumb (1956) described the larva. ( 4 )
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
Dry woodlands of the Pacific West where larval food is present.
Geographic Range
Poole listed the range include Oregon to southern California ( 5 ) . ( 6 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly in late winter & spring.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Crumb (1956) listed Cercocarpus betuloides Nutt. and Quercus douglasi Hook. & Arn. ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Feralia februalis. 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 Feralia februalis - Hodges#10009 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Hartmut Wisch; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Robert Lord Zimlich
Frequently Asked Questions About Feralia februalis - Hodges#10009
What is Feralia februalis - Hodges#10009?
Feralia februalis - Hodges#10009 (Feralia februalis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Feralia februalis - Hodges#10009?
Forewing length 16-18 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Feralia februalis - Hodges#10009?
Grote (1874) original description is in the print references. Crumb (1956) described the larva. ( 4 )
Where is Feralia februalis - Hodges#10009 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Dry woodlands of the Pacific West where larval food is present. |
| Range | Poole listed the range include Oregon to southern California ( 5 ) . ( 6 ) |
What does Feralia februalis - Hodges#10009 eat?
The diet of the Feralia februalis - Hodges#10009 includes Crumb (1956) listed Cercocarpus betuloides Nutt. and Quercus douglasi Hook. & Arn. ( 4 ).
When is Feralia februalis - Hodges#10009 active?
Feralia februalis - Hodges#10009: seasonal activity - Adults fly in late winter & spring..