Ogdoconta sexta - Hodges#9722
Ogdoconta sexta
This record describes Ogdoconta sexta (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The pm. line of O. sexta diverges toward the apex. The main thing I notice, without dissecting the specimens, is the postmedial line in altura is basically parallel to the outer edge of the wing (ignoring the convexity of the outer margin), so it appears as far from the wing apex at the costa as it does from the lower corner of the forewing. The pm line in altura often has some whitish scaling along the outer margin of the pm line; however it does not diverge off as a streak bending toward the apex. - Don Lafontaine, pers. comm., 7/31/2019. Forewings is brown with straight white postmedian line that abruptly turns basally near the costa. There is a small area of white scales between the apex of the wing to just below the outward angle of the postmedial line. The hindwing is dull brown. ( 3 )
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
Central and southern Texas.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly March to June and again from August through September. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host is unknown. ( 3 )
Life History
The life cycle is unknown. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ogdoconta sexta. 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 sexta - Hodges#9722 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Ogdoconta sexta - Hodges#9722
What is Ogdoconta sexta - Hodges#9722?
Ogdoconta sexta - Hodges#9722 (Ogdoconta sexta) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Ogdoconta sexta - Hodges#9722?
Metzler et al. (2013) listed the forewing length 10.5-13 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Ogdoconta sexta - Hodges#9722?
The pm. line of O. sexta diverges toward the apex. The main thing I notice, without dissecting the specimens, is the postmedial line in altura is basically parallel to the outer edge of the wing (ignoring the convexity of the outer margin), so it appears as far from the wing apex at the costa as it does from the lower corner of the forewing. The pm line in altura often has some whitish scaling along the outer margin of the pm line; however it does not diverge off as a streak bending toward the apex. - Don Lafontaine, pers. comm., 7/31/2019. Forewings is brown with straight white postmedian line that abruptly turns basally near the costa. There is a small area of white scales between the apex of the wing to just below the outward angle of the postmedial line. The hindwing is dull brown. ( 3 )
Where is Ogdoconta sexta - Hodges#9722 found?
Range: Central and southern Texas.
What does Ogdoconta sexta - Hodges#9722 eat?
The diet of the Ogdoconta sexta - Hodges#9722 includes The larval host is unknown. ( 3 ).
When is Ogdoconta sexta - Hodges#9722 active?
Ogdoconta sexta - Hodges#9722: seasonal activity - Adults fly March to June and again from August through September. ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Ogdoconta sexta - Hodges#9722?
The life cycle is unknown. ( 3 )