Hadena plumasata - Hodges#10323
Hadena plumasata
This record describes Hadena plumasata (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Anepia plumasata Buckett & Bauer is available online in PDF. - The only Hadena with a dark, charcoal grey forewing and no basal dash. Also has a less distinctive/contrasting W shape along the subterminal line than the other species. Uncommon in collections.
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
Mixed oak/douglas fir/incense cedar/manzanita forests at mid-elevations (1,000-8,000').
Geographic Range
Eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada of California from Plumas County south to Mariposa County.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most often reported from May through June. ,
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: plumasata is named for the collection site of Plumas County.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hadena plumasata. 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 Hadena plumasata - Hodges#10323 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Hadena plumasata - Hodges#10323
What is Hadena plumasata - Hodges#10323?
Hadena plumasata - Hodges#10323 (Hadena plumasata) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hadena plumasata - Hodges#10323?
Forewing length 15-17 mm.
How do you identify Hadena plumasata - Hodges#10323?
The original description as Anepia plumasata Buckett & Bauer is available online in PDF. - The only Hadena with a dark, charcoal grey forewing and no basal dash. Also has a less distinctive/contrasting W shape along the subterminal line than the other species.
Where is Hadena plumasata - Hodges#10323 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mixed oak/douglas fir/incense cedar/manzanita forests at mid-elevations (1,000-8,000'). |
| Range | Eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada of California from Plumas County south to Mariposa County. |
When is Hadena plumasata - Hodges#10323 active?
Hadena plumasata - Hodges#10323: seasonal activity - Adults are most often reported from May through June. ,.