Leucocnemis perfundis - Hodges#10049
Leucocnemis perfundis
This record describes Leucocnemis perfundis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Oxycnemis perfundis Smith, is available online in the print references below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Oncocnemidinae
- Genus
- Leucocnemis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Texas, New Mexico. Holotype collected in Texas, Nueces River.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from April to August.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Leucocnemis perfundis. 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 Leucocnemis perfundis - Hodges#10049 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Leucocnemis perfundis - Hodges#10049
What is Leucocnemis perfundis - Hodges#10049?
Leucocnemis perfundis - Hodges#10049 (Leucocnemis perfundis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Leucocnemis perfundis - Hodges#10049?
Wingspan about 26 mm. (Smith)
How do you identify Leucocnemis perfundis - Hodges#10049?
The original description as Oxycnemis perfundis Smith, is available online in the print references below.
Where is Leucocnemis perfundis - Hodges#10049 found?
Range: Texas, New Mexico. Holotype collected in Texas, Nueces River.
When is Leucocnemis perfundis - Hodges#10049 active?
Leucocnemis perfundis - Hodges#10049: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from April to August..