Ogdoconta tacna - Hodges#9724
Ogdoconta tacna
This record describes Ogdoconta tacna (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Caradrina tacna (Barnes) is available in the print references below.
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
Edwards Plateau to Tamaulipan thornscrub region. ( 5 )
Geographic Range
Central and South Texas (MPG, BG, iNaturalist). Poole ( 5 ) includes "southeastern" Texas, but there seem to be no records in that corner of the state. The species is listed on the Florida checklist. ( 6 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly April to early June and September to October. ( 5 ) ( 7 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host is unknown. ( 5 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ogdoconta tacna. 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 tacna - Hodges#9724 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Chuck Sexton
Frequently Asked Questions About Ogdoconta tacna - Hodges#9724
What is Ogdoconta tacna - Hodges#9724?
Ogdoconta tacna - Hodges#9724 (Ogdoconta tacna) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Ogdoconta tacna - Hodges#9724?
Barnes reported the wingspan as 26-27 mm.
How do you identify Ogdoconta tacna - Hodges#9724?
The original description as Caradrina tacna (Barnes) is available in the print references below.
Where is Ogdoconta tacna - Hodges#9724 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Edwards Plateau to Tamaulipan thornscrub region. ( 5 ) |
| Range | Central and South Texas (MPG, BG, iNaturalist). Poole ( 5 ) includes southeastern Texas, but there seem to be no records in that corner of the state. The species is listed on the Florida checklist. ( 6 ) |
What does Ogdoconta tacna - Hodges#9724 eat?
The diet of the Ogdoconta tacna - Hodges#9724 includes The larval host is unknown. ( 5 ).
When is Ogdoconta tacna - Hodges#9724 active?
Ogdoconta tacna - Hodges#9724: seasonal activity - Adults fly April to early June and September to October. ( 5 ) ( 7 ).