Golden Twin-spot
Chrysodeixis chalcites
This record describes Chrysodeixis chalcites (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
An immigrant species that is usually found near to the coast. The most typical time of occurrence is between September and November, when moths are sometimes found at light-traps. On the continent, the caterpillars feed on such plants as chrysanthemum and viper's bugloss. An immigrant species into the British Isles, with usually several reported every year, mainly from the south and south-east coasts. The species is also sometimes imported as larvae on fruit and flowers. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as a migrant. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Noctuidae
- Genus
- Chrysodeixis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
An immigrant species that is usually found near to the coast.
Seasonal Activity
The most typical time of occurrence is between September and November, when moths are sometimes found at light-traps.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
On the continent, the caterpillars feed on such plants as chrysanthemum and viper's bugloss.
Additional species information
Recorded status
An immigrant species into the British Isles, with usually several reported every year, mainly from the south and south-east coasts. The species is also sometimes imported as larvae on fruit and flowers. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as a migrant.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Chrysodeixis chalcites. 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 Golden Twin-spot
What is Golden Twin-spot?
Golden Twin-spot (Chrysodeixis chalcites) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Golden Twin-spot found?
Habitat: An immigrant species that is usually found near to the coast.
When is Golden Twin-spot active?
Golden Twin-spot: seasonal activity - The most typical time of occurrence is between September and November, when moths are sometimes found at light-traps..
What is the life cycle of a Golden Twin-spot?
On the continent, the caterpillars feed on such plants as chrysanthemum and viper's bugloss.