Major Sallow - Hodges#10007
Feralia major
This record describes Feralia major (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult : FW pale to mint green, variable ● Basal and terminal areas of FW lighter green ● Median area peppered with black ● Orbicular and reniform spots partly outlined white ● AM & PM black jagged lines are often inconspicuous and amount of black varies considerably ● HW dark gray, with pale olive in the disc and on the lower margin ● TL and fringe are checkered black and white ● Males have narrowly bipectinate antennae and females simple
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
Seasonal Activity
Single-brooded, with adults in early spring (mid to late April)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Adults develop in the pupa prior to winter, prepared to emerge early in the spring
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Feralia major. 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 Major Sallow - Hodges#10007 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tony; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich
Frequently Asked Questions About Major Sallow - Hodges#10007
What is Major Sallow - Hodges#10007?
Major Sallow - Hodges#10007 (Feralia major) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Major Sallow - Hodges#10007?
TL ≈ 20-22mm WS ≈ 40mm
How do you identify Major Sallow - Hodges#10007?
Adult : FW pale to mint green, variable ● Basal and terminal areas of FW lighter green ● Median area peppered with black ● Orbicular and reniform spots partly outlined white ● AM & PM black jagged lines are often inconspicuous and amount of black varies considerably ● HW dark gray, with pale olive in the disc and on the lower margin ● TL and fringe are checkered black and white ● Males have narrowly bipectinate antennae and females simple
When is Major Sallow - Hodges#10007 active?
Major Sallow - Hodges#10007: seasonal activity - Single-brooded, with adults in early spring (mid to late April).
What is the life cycle of a Major Sallow - Hodges#10007?
Adults develop in the pupa prior to winter, prepared to emerge early in the spring