Hadena caelestis - Hodges#10322.1
Hadena caelestis
This record describes Hadena caelestis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Hadena caelestis is nearly identical to Hadena ectrapela . Hadena caelestis has a larger, whiter, and more circular orbicular spot. Original description of Hadena caelestis Troubridge & Crabo is available in PDF.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Hadenini
- Genus
- Hadena
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Higher elevations of 1,800-3,000 m. ,
Geographic Range
British Columbia to central California. , Type locality: Mt. Kobau, British Columbia. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults have been recorded mostly from July to August. , ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is not mentioned in the 2002 description.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: caelestis is Latin for heavenly, which describes the higher elevations where the species is found.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hadena caelestis. 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 Hadena caelestis - Hodges#10322.1
What is Hadena caelestis - Hodges#10322.1?
Hadena caelestis - Hodges#10322.1 (Hadena caelestis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hadena caelestis - Hodges#10322.1?
Forewing length 13-15 mm.
How do you identify Hadena caelestis - Hodges#10322.1?
Hadena caelestis is nearly identical to Hadena ectrapela . Hadena caelestis has a larger, whiter, and more circular orbicular spot. Original description of Hadena caelestis Troubridge & Crabo is available in PDF.
Where is Hadena caelestis - Hodges#10322.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Higher elevations of 1,800-3,000 m. |
| Range | British Columbia to central California. , Type locality: Mt. Kobau, British Columbia. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Hadena caelestis - Hodges#10322.1 eat?
The diet of the Hadena caelestis - Hodges#10322.1 includes Larval host is not mentioned in the 2002 description..
When is Hadena caelestis - Hodges#10322.1 active?
Hadena caelestis - Hodges#10322.1: seasonal activity - Adults have been recorded mostly from July to August. , ,.