Oak Nycteoline
Nycteola revayana
This record describes Nycteola revayana (species). Recorded family: Nolidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 20-25 mm. A quite small and very variable species, resembling the Tortricidae in general shape and demeanour. In deciduous woodland and areas with Oak The adults appear in late autumn, overwintering and appearing again in early spring. The species is locally scattered throughout much of Britain but commoner in the south. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as local.
Wikipedia reference for Nycteola revayana: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nycteola revayana.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Nolidae (Tufted Moths)
- Subfamily
- Chloephorinae
- Tribe
- Sarrothripini
- Genus
- Nycteola
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
In deciduous woodland and areas with Oak
Seasonal Activity
The adults appear in late autumn, overwintering and appearing again in early spring.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The food plant is Oak
Additional species information
Recorded status
The species is locally scattered throughout much of Britain but commoner in the south. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as local.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Nycteola revayana. 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 Oak Nycteoline (9)
Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Nycteoline
What is Oak Nycteoline?
Oak Nycteoline (Nycteola revayana) is a species in the family Nolidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Oak Nycteoline found?
Habitat: In deciduous woodland and areas with Oak
When is Oak Nycteoline active?
Oak Nycteoline: seasonal activity - The adults appear in late autumn, overwintering and appearing again in early spring..
What is the life cycle of a Oak Nycteoline?
The food plant is Oak