Ogdoconta altura - Hodges#9723
Ogdoconta altura
This record describes Ogdoconta altura (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Ogdoconta altura - Hodges#9723 (Ogdoconta altura) 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 Ogdoconta. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Barnes listed the wingspan as 21-25 mm. Metzler, et al. reported the forewing length as 9.5–13 mm.. Active during Metzler, et al. collected adults in April to May, and July to September . iNaturalist records show a flight period from March to September with peaks in April, June, and September..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Condicinae
- Tribe
- Condicini
- Genus
- Ogdoconta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Metzler, et al. reported the range to include south central Texas to northeastern Mexico. Records on BugGuide and iNaturalist range from Travis County west to Edwards County in the Texas Hill Country, east to Brazoria County on the coastal plain, and south to Starr County. Holotype ♂ & ♀ collected in Kerrville, Texas by Mr. Lacey.
Seasonal Activity
Metzler, et al. (2013) collected adults in April to May, and July to September ( 4 ) . iNaturalist records show a flight period from March to September with peaks in April, June, and September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Metzler, et al. (2013) reported the larval host is unknown. ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ogdoconta altura. 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 Ogdoconta altura - Hodges#9723 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Chuck Sexton
Frequently Asked Questions About Ogdoconta altura - Hodges#9723
What is Ogdoconta altura - Hodges#9723?
Ogdoconta altura - Hodges#9723 (Ogdoconta altura) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Ogdoconta altura - Hodges#9723?
Barnes listed the wingspan as 21-25 mm. Metzler, et al. reported the forewing length as 9.5–13 mm.
Where is Ogdoconta altura - Hodges#9723 found?
Range: Metzler, et al. reported the range to include south central Texas to northeastern Mexico. Records on BugGuide and iNaturalist range from Travis County west to Edwards County in the Texas Hill Country, east to Brazoria County on the coastal plain, and south to Starr County. Holotype ♂ & ♀ collected in Kerrville, Texas by Mr. Lacey.
What does Ogdoconta altura - Hodges#9723 eat?
The diet of the Ogdoconta altura - Hodges#9723 includes Metzler, et al. (2013) reported the larval host is unknown. ( 4 ).
When is Ogdoconta altura - Hodges#9723 active?
Ogdoconta altura - Hodges#9723: seasonal activity - Metzler, et al. (2013) collected adults in April to May, and July to September ( 4 ) . iNaturalist records show a flight period from March to September with peaks in April, June, and September..