Common Pinkband - Hodges#9720
Ogdoconta cinereola
This record describes Ogdoconta cinereola (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing dark brownish or grayish liberally sprinkled with pale gray flecks, as though dusted with ashes; broad pinkish band in subterminal area; subterminal line wavy; basal two-thirds of wing laced with thin pale meandering lines, as though drizzled with white icing; hindwing grayish-brown update soon Feb 6, 2013
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
Habitat
fields, waste places, stream edges where foodplants grow; adults are nocturnal and come to light
Geographic Range
Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas, north to Manitoba; also occurs in British Columbia
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from May to September
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on ragweed, beans, sunflowers, and hedge-nettle ( Stachys spp.) ( 3 )
Life History
at least three generations per year Larva; prepupal larva; pupa; adult
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: CINEREOLA: from the Latin "cinereus" (ashy) - perhaps a reference to the gray flecks scattered across the forewing, as though sprinkled with ashes
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ogdoconta cinereola. 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 Common Pinkband - Hodges#9720 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , marcie oconnor
Frequently Asked Questions About Common Pinkband - Hodges#9720
What is Common Pinkband - Hodges#9720?
Common Pinkband - Hodges#9720 (Ogdoconta cinereola) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Common Pinkband - Hodges#9720?
wingspan 20-23 mm
How do you identify Common Pinkband - Hodges#9720?
Adult: forewing dark brownish or grayish liberally sprinkled with pale gray flecks, as though dusted with ashes; broad pinkish band in subterminal area; subterminal line wavy; basal two-thirds of wing laced with thin pale meandering lines, as though drizzled with white icing; hindwing grayish-brown
Where is Common Pinkband - Hodges#9720 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | fields, waste places, stream edges where foodplants grow; adults are nocturnal and come to light |
| Range | Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas, north to Manitoba; also occurs in British Columbia |
What does Common Pinkband - Hodges#9720 eat?
The diet of the Common Pinkband - Hodges#9720 includes Larvae feed on ragweed, beans, sunflowers, and hedge-nettle ( Stachys spp.) ( 3 ).
When is Common Pinkband - Hodges#9720 active?
Common Pinkband - Hodges#9720: seasonal activity - adults fly from May to September.
What is the life cycle of a Common Pinkband - Hodges#9720?
at least three generations per year Larva; prepupal larva; pupa; adult