Subflava Sedge Borer - Hodges#9450
Globia subflava
This record describes Globia subflava (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A medium-size moth with pale yellow brown to deep rust brown forewings with a darker shade along the cubital vein and a prominent row of dark dots marking the postmedian line where it crosses the veins, and a dark shade in the middle of the outer margin. The hind wings are tan to almost white, much paler than the forewings. Similar to Capsula oblonga, but subflava is generally much lighter in color, has much paler hindwings and lacks the row of terminal dots on the forewings.
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
Habitat
Found in and near marshes and other wetlands
Geographic Range
Nova Scotia west to BC, south to New Jersey in the east and Utah and California in the west.
Seasonal Activity
July-Sept
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larvae are borers in cattails, rushes and bulrushes (Typha, Scirpus).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Globia subflava. 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 Subflava Sedge Borer - Hodges#9450 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ian Maton; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Subflava Sedge Borer - Hodges#9450
What is Subflava Sedge Borer - Hodges#9450?
Subflava Sedge Borer - Hodges#9450 (Globia subflava) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Subflava Sedge Borer - Hodges#9450?
3.5-4.0 cm wingspan
How do you identify Subflava Sedge Borer - Hodges#9450?
A medium-size moth with pale yellow brown to deep rust brown forewings with a darker shade along the cubital vein and a prominent row of dark dots marking the postmedian line where it crosses the veins, and a dark shade in the middle of the outer margin. The hind wings are tan to almost white, much paler than the forewings. Similar to Capsula oblonga, but subflava is generally much lighter in color, has much paler hindwings and lacks the row of terminal dots on the forewings.
Where is Subflava Sedge Borer - Hodges#9450 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Found in and near marshes and other wetlands |
| Range | Nova Scotia west to BC, south to New Jersey in the east and Utah and California in the west. |
What does Subflava Sedge Borer - Hodges#9450 eat?
The diet of the Subflava Sedge Borer - Hodges#9450 includes The larvae are borers in cattails, rushes and bulrushes (Typha, Scirpus)..
When is Subflava Sedge Borer - Hodges#9450 active?
Subflava Sedge Borer - Hodges#9450: seasonal activity - July-Sept.