Hadenella pergentilis - Hodges#10221
Hadenella pergentilis
This record describes Hadenella pergentilis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Detailed description at Pacific Northwest Moths ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Hadenini
- Genus
- Hadenella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Low elevation desert. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
Much of the western United States and Canada. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with some collection dates.
Seasonal Activity
Most records are from March through September. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is uncertain. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hadenella pergentilis. 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 Hadenella pergentilis - Hodges#10221 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Hadenella pergentilis - Hodges#10221
What is Hadenella pergentilis - Hodges#10221?
Hadenella pergentilis - Hodges#10221 (Hadenella pergentilis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hadenella pergentilis - Hodges#10221?
Forewing length 12-14 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Hadenella pergentilis - Hodges#10221?
Detailed description at Pacific Northwest Moths ( 3 )
Where is Hadenella pergentilis - Hodges#10221 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Low elevation desert. ( 3 ) |
| Range | Much of the western United States and Canada. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with some collection dates. |
What does Hadenella pergentilis - Hodges#10221 eat?
The diet of the Hadenella pergentilis - Hodges#10221 includes Larval host is uncertain. ( 3 ).
When is Hadenella pergentilis - Hodges#10221 active?
Hadenella pergentilis - Hodges#10221: seasonal activity - Most records are from March through September. ( 4 ).