Fishia connecta - Hodges#9971
Fishia connecta
This record describes Fishia connecta (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Polia connecta Smith, is available online at the link in the print references below. Forewing is gray and reddish-brown with basal and median dashes. The orbicular spot is round with a lighter filling. Rarely collected.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Xylenini
- Genus
- Fishia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Dry sagebrush steppe and open juniper woodlands.
Geographic Range
Scattered records throughout most of western North America. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults have been reported from April, September to October. ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Fishia connecta. 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 Fishia connecta - Hodges#9971 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Fishia connecta - Hodges#9971
What is Fishia connecta - Hodges#9971?
Fishia connecta - Hodges#9971 (Fishia connecta) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Fishia connecta - Hodges#9971?
Forewing length 14-17 mm.
How do you identify Fishia connecta - Hodges#9971?
The original description as Polia connecta Smith, is available online at the link in the print references below. Forewing is gray and reddish-brown with basal and median dashes. The orbicular spot is round with a lighter filling.
Where is Fishia connecta - Hodges#9971 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Dry sagebrush steppe and open juniper woodlands. |
| Range | Scattered records throughout most of western North America. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Fishia connecta - Hodges#9971 eat?
The diet of the Fishia connecta - Hodges#9971 includes Unknown..
When is Fishia connecta - Hodges#9971 active?
Fishia connecta - Hodges#9971: seasonal activity - Adults have been reported from April, September to October. ,.