Nychioptera accola - Hodges#8486
Nychioptera accola
This record describes Nychioptera accola (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Nychioptera accola - Hodges#8486 (Nychioptera accola) is a species in the family Erebidae, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Boletobiinae, tribe Phytometrini, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Nychioptera. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Franclemont listed the wingspan. ♂ 18-21 mm. ♀ 20-21 mm.. Active during June to August..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Boletobiinae
- Tribe
- Phytometrini
- Genus
- Nychioptera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Arizona. Holotype ♂ collected in Arizona, Santa Cruz County, Pena Blanca, 3950'.
Seasonal Activity
June to August. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Nychioptera accola. 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 Nychioptera accola - Hodges#8486 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Nychioptera accola - Hodges#8486
What is Nychioptera accola - Hodges#8486?
Nychioptera accola - Hodges#8486 (Nychioptera accola) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Nychioptera accola - Hodges#8486?
Franclemont listed the wingspan. ♂ 18-21 mm. ♀ 20-21 mm.
Where is Nychioptera accola - Hodges#8486 found?
Range: Arizona. Holotype ♂ collected in Arizona, Santa Cruz County, Pena Blanca, 3950'.
When is Nychioptera accola - Hodges#8486 active?
Nychioptera accola - Hodges#8486: seasonal activity - June to August. ( 3 ).