Oligia divesta - Hodges#9559
Oligia divesta
This record describes Oligia divesta (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing dark brownish-gray with black-rimmed reniform and orbicular spots filled with ground color; black basal dash; thick black bar runs from AM to PM line near inner margin; AM line scalloped; PM line toothed; several black V-shaped marks in subterminal area; hindwing dirty white basally, shading to gray distally; discal dot and PM line faint; terminal line thin, dark; fringe a mix of pale and dark scales
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Apameini
- Genus
- Oligia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
British Columbia to California and Montana. ( 3 ) , ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most often reported from May to September. ( 5 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Oligia divesta. 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 Oligia divesta - Hodges#9559 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Oligia divesta - Hodges#9559
What is Oligia divesta - Hodges#9559?
Oligia divesta - Hodges#9559 (Oligia divesta) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Oligia divesta - Hodges#9559?
Adult: forewing dark brownish-gray with black-rimmed reniform and orbicular spots filled with ground color; black basal dash; thick black bar runs from AM to PM line near inner margin; AM line scalloped; PM line toothed; several black V-shaped marks in subterminal area; hindwing dirty white basally, shading to gray distally; discal dot and PM line faint; terminal line thin, dark; fringe a mix of pale and dark scales
Where is Oligia divesta - Hodges#9559 found?
Range: British Columbia to California and Montana. ( 3 ) , ( 4 )
When is Oligia divesta - Hodges#9559 active?
Oligia divesta - Hodges#9559: seasonal activity - Adults are most often reported from May to September. ( 5 ).