Sundew Dart - Hodges#10993.1
Hemipachnobia monochromatea
This record describes Hemipachnobia monochromatea (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
determined by Hugh McGuinness genitalia
Identification notes
determined by Hugh McGuinness genitalia
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Noctuini
- Genus
- Hemipachnobia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Bogs, wetlands, mesic pinelands
Geographic Range
Northeastern United States south to North Carolina; Alberta
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larval hosts include sundew ( Drosera spp.), cranberry, blueberry and sheep laurel
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hemipachnobia monochromatea. 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 Sundew Dart - Hodges#10993.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , JoAnneRusso
Frequently Asked Questions About Sundew Dart - Hodges#10993.1
What is Sundew Dart - Hodges#10993.1?
Sundew Dart - Hodges#10993.1 (Hemipachnobia monochromatea) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Sundew Dart - Hodges#10993.1?
wingspan about 30 mm.
How do you identify Sundew Dart - Hodges#10993.1?
determined by Hugh McGuinness genitalia
Where is Sundew Dart - Hodges#10993.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Bogs, wetlands, mesic pinelands |
| Range | Northeastern United States south to North Carolina; Alberta |
What does Sundew Dart - Hodges#10993.1 eat?
The diet of the Sundew Dart - Hodges#10993.1 includes larval hosts include sundew ( Drosera spp.), cranberry, blueberry and sheep laurel.