Neotuerta hemicycla - Hodges#9305
Neotuerta hemicycla
This record describes Neotuerta hemicycla (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Sexually dimorphic. ♀ hindwing is yellow with a black band along the outer margin. ♂ hindwing is reddish-brown. The earliest collection record appears to be by H.V. Weems, Jr., in Monroe County, Florida in 1966. Todd (1966) ( 5 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Agaristinae
- Genus
- Neotuerta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern Floida, Cuba, the Bahamas. ,
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from May to July. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner (2003) listed the host plant as unknown. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Neotuerta hemicycla. 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 Neotuerta hemicycla - Hodges#9305 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Neotuerta hemicycla - Hodges#9305
What is Neotuerta hemicycla - Hodges#9305?
Neotuerta hemicycla - Hodges#9305 (Neotuerta hemicycla) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Neotuerta hemicycla - Hodges#9305?
Hampson (1904) listed the wingspan as 30 mm.
How do you identify Neotuerta hemicycla - Hodges#9305?
Sexually dimorphic. ♀ hindwing is yellow with a black band along the outer margin. ♂ hindwing is reddish-brown.
Where is Neotuerta hemicycla - Hodges#9305 found?
Range: Southern Floida, Cuba, the Bahamas. ,
What does Neotuerta hemicycla - Hodges#9305 eat?
The diet of the Neotuerta hemicycla - Hodges#9305 includes Heppner (2003) listed the host plant as unknown. ( 3 ).
When is Neotuerta hemicycla - Hodges#9305 active?
Neotuerta hemicycla - Hodges#9305: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from May to July. ( 4 ).