Capsula laeta - Hodges#9451
Globia laeta
This record describes Globia laeta (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Morrison (1875) original description as Nonagria laeta is online in the print references.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Apameini
- Genus
- Globia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Moth Photographers Group map Holotype from Hoboke, New Jersey.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be August and September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Poole (1989) reported larvae on Sparganium species (bur-reed). ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Globia laeta. 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 Capsula laeta - Hodges#9451 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Capsula laeta - Hodges#9451
What is Capsula laeta - Hodges#9451?
Capsula laeta - Hodges#9451 (Globia laeta) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Capsula laeta - Hodges#9451?
Morrison (1875) listed a wingspan of 37 mm.
How do you identify Capsula laeta - Hodges#9451?
Morrison (1875) original description as Nonagria laeta is online in the print references.
Where is Capsula laeta - Hodges#9451 found?
Range: Moth Photographers Group map Holotype from Hoboke, New Jersey.
What does Capsula laeta - Hodges#9451 eat?
The diet of the Capsula laeta - Hodges#9451 includes Poole (1989) reported larvae on Sparganium species (bur-reed). ( 3 ).
When is Capsula laeta - Hodges#9451 active?
Capsula laeta - Hodges#9451: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be August and September..