Micrathetis tecnion - Hodges#9646
Micrathetis tecnion
This record describes Micrathetis tecnion (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Micrathetis tecnion - Hodges#9646 (Micrathetis tecnion) is a species in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Condicinae, tribe Condicini, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Micrathetis. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Wingspan 13 mm.. Active during Adults appear to be most common from September to January..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Condicinae
- Tribe
- Condicini
- Genus
- Micrathetis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern Texas, southern Arizona(?) to Central America. Syntypes collected in Panama. ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults appear to be most common from September to January. ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Micrathetis tecnion. 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 Micrathetis tecnion - Hodges#9646 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Micrathetis tecnion - Hodges#9646
What is Micrathetis tecnion - Hodges#9646?
Micrathetis tecnion - Hodges#9646 (Micrathetis tecnion) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Micrathetis tecnion - Hodges#9646?
Wingspan 13 mm.
Where is Micrathetis tecnion - Hodges#9646 found?
Range: Southern Texas, southern Arizona(?) to Central America. Syntypes collected in Panama. ( 3 )
When is Micrathetis tecnion - Hodges#9646 active?
Micrathetis tecnion - Hodges#9646: seasonal activity - Adults appear to be most common from September to January. ( 4 ).