Gloanna hecate - Hodges#9844.1
Gloanna hecate
This record describes Gloanna hecate (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Blanchard & Knudson description of the adult, including genitalia, is available in PDF.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Bryophilinae
- Genus
- Gloanna
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Western Texas. Holotype ♂ collected by E. Knudson, Sierra Diablo Wildlife Management Area, Culberson County, Texas, 11-VI-1982.
Seasonal Activity
The adults have been recorded in June and September. ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Blanchard & Knudson did not mention a host plant.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Gloanna hecate. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gloanna hecate - Hodges#9844.1
What is Gloanna hecate - Hodges#9844.1?
Gloanna hecate - Hodges#9844.1 (Gloanna hecate) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Gloanna hecate - Hodges#9844.1?
Blanchard & Knudson reported the forewing length. ♂ 12.7-14.5 mm. (n=3) ♀ 12.3-14.8 mm. (n=6)
How do you identify Gloanna hecate - Hodges#9844.1?
Blanchard & Knudson description of the adult, including genitalia, is available in PDF.
Where is Gloanna hecate - Hodges#9844.1 found?
Range: Western Texas. Holotype ♂ collected by E. Knudson, Sierra Diablo Wildlife Management Area, Culberson County, Texas, 11-VI-1982.
What does Gloanna hecate - Hodges#9844.1 eat?
The diet of the Gloanna hecate - Hodges#9844.1 includes Blanchard & Knudson did not mention a host plant..
When is Gloanna hecate - Hodges#9844.1 active?
Gloanna hecate - Hodges#9844.1: seasonal activity - The adults have been recorded in June and September. ,.