Hypotrix diplogramma - Hodges#10615
Hypotrix diplogramma
This record describes Hypotrix diplogramma (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Hypotrix diplogramma is unmistakable in appearance. The subterminal line is a diffuse series of dark streaks, so the gray shading of the terminal area, so well defined in Hypotrix ferricola , bleeds into the subterminal area in H. diplogramma . Most of the forewing is cream colored with fine black streaks on and between the veins, and the dark shading intensifies toward the posterior margin of the wing, forming a large black patch in some specimens .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Eriopygini
- Genus
- Hypotrix
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
"Most records are from ponderosa pine forests" .
Geographic Range
"From eastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico southward at least to Mexico City" .
Seasonal Activity
"Adults fly from late March to late October, probably representing multiple generations" .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hypotrix diplogramma. 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 Hypotrix diplogramma - Hodges#10615 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Chris Grinter , Randy Hardy , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Hypotrix diplogramma - Hodges#10615
What is Hypotrix diplogramma - Hodges#10615?
Hypotrix diplogramma - Hodges#10615 (Hypotrix diplogramma) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hypotrix diplogramma - Hodges#10615?
FWL: 13–15 mm .
How do you identify Hypotrix diplogramma - Hodges#10615?
Hypotrix diplogramma is unmistakable in appearance. The subterminal line is a diffuse series of dark streaks, so the gray shading of the terminal area, so well defined in Hypotrix ferricola , bleeds into the subterminal area in H. diplogramma . Most of the forewing is cream colored with fine black streaks on and between the veins, and the dark shading intensifies toward the posterior margin of the wing, forming a large black patch in some specimens .
Where is Hypotrix diplogramma - Hodges#10615 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Most records are from ponderosa pine forests . |
| Range | From eastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico southward at least to Mexico City . |
When is Hypotrix diplogramma - Hodges#10615 active?
Hypotrix diplogramma - Hodges#10615: seasonal activity - Adults fly from late March to late October, probably representing multiple generations ..