Amanda's pinion - Hodges#9891
Lithophane amanda
This record describes Lithophane amanda (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Xylina amanda Smith, is available in the print references below. Pacific Northwest Moths includes a detailed description of the adult. ( 3 ) Miller & Hammond (2003) describe the larva. ( 4 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Xylenini
- Genus
- Lithophane (Pinions)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Occurs in wet forest and bog areas. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
Occurs across all of Canada and south to California and Wyoming; south to New York. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from March to October. ( 6 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae have been found on many shrubs and trees including Betula (birch), and Populus (aspen), but are usually associated with Salix sp. (willow). Larvae may also be predatory.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lithophane amanda. 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 Amanda's pinion - Hodges#9891 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Tony-2
Frequently Asked Questions About Amanda's pinion - Hodges#9891
What is Amanda's pinion - Hodges#9891?
Amanda's pinion - Hodges#9891 (Lithophane amanda) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Amanda's pinion - Hodges#9891?
Forewing length 17-18 mm.
How do you identify Amanda's pinion - Hodges#9891?
The original description as Xylina amanda Smith, is available in the print references below. Pacific Northwest Moths includes a detailed description of the adult. ( 3 ) Miller & Hammond (2003) describe the larva. ( 4 )
Where is Amanda's pinion - Hodges#9891 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Occurs in wet forest and bog areas. ( 3 ) |
| Range | Occurs across all of Canada and south to California and Wyoming; south to New York. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Amanda's pinion - Hodges#9891 eat?
The diet of the Amanda's pinion - Hodges#9891 includes Larvae have been found on many shrubs and trees including Betula (birch), and Populus (aspen), but are usually associated with Salix sp. (willow). Larvae may also be predatory..
When is Amanda's pinion - Hodges#9891 active?
Amanda's pinion - Hodges#9891: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from March to October. ( 6 ).