Fotella notalis - Hodges#9833
Fotella notalis
This record describes Fotella notalis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Noctuidae of North America - nearctica.com ( 4 ) has a good description. Determined by Jan Metlevski
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Condicinae
- Tribe
- Leuconyctini
- Genus
- Fotella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Occurs in the dry desert areas. ( 4 )
Geographic Range
California to western Texas. ( 4 ) , ( 5 )
Seasonal Activity
Poole ( 4 ) states "Adults have been collected throughout the spring, summer, and fall months. However notalis seems to be most abundant in the spring (April and May) with a second peak in the fall (September and October)."
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Poole reports the host and immature stages unknown. ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Fotella notalis. 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 Fotella notalis - Hodges#9833 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Fotella notalis - Hodges#9833
What is Fotella notalis - Hodges#9833?
Fotella notalis - Hodges#9833 (Fotella notalis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Fotella notalis - Hodges#9833?
Grote (1882) did not mention a wing size. Poole ( 4 ) reports the forewing length as 10-13 mm.
How do you identify Fotella notalis - Hodges#9833?
Noctuidae of North America - nearctica.com ( 4 ) has a good description. Determined by Jan Metlevski
Where is Fotella notalis - Hodges#9833 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Occurs in the dry desert areas. ( 4 ) |
| Range | California to western Texas. ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) |
What does Fotella notalis - Hodges#9833 eat?
The diet of the Fotella notalis - Hodges#9833 includes Poole reports the host and immature stages unknown. ( 4 ).
When is Fotella notalis - Hodges#9833 active?
Fotella notalis - Hodges#9833: seasonal activity - Poole ( 4 ) states Adults have been collected throughout the spring, summer, and fall months. However notalis seems to be most abundant in the spring (April and May) with a second peak in the fall (September and October)..