Hops Angleshade - Hodges#9558.1
Niphonyx segregata
This record describes Niphonyx segregata (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
East Asian in origin and is thought to have been introduced into the New York City area in the late 1990s
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Xylenini
- Genus
- Niphonyx
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
northeastern United States
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host plant is Humulus spp. (hop).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Niphonyx segregata. 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 Hops Angleshade - Hodges#9558.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason D. Roberts; Additional contributions by Bob Patterson , Beatriz Moisset , Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Hops Angleshade - Hodges#9558.1
What is Hops Angleshade - Hodges#9558.1?
Hops Angleshade - Hodges#9558.1 (Niphonyx segregata) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hops Angleshade - Hodges#9558.1?
The wingspan averages 25-30 mm.
Where is Hops Angleshade - Hodges#9558.1 found?
Range: northeastern United States
What does Hops Angleshade - Hodges#9558.1 eat?
The diet of the Hops Angleshade - Hodges#9558.1 includes The larval host plant is Humulus spp. (hop)..