Oligia rampartensis - Hodges#9414.1
Oligia rampartensis
This record describes Oligia rampartensis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewings are a mix of purple, maroon, orange, and cream colors. The orbital spot is round and the reniform spot is oblong and are pale yellowish. The head and thorax are a pale creamy or pinkish buff color. Hind wings are white, with a pinkish tinge on the outer half. Univ of Alberta species page
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
Habitat
Dry open woodlands and forests.
Geographic Range
Southern Alberta west to British Columbia, south to California.
Seasonal Activity
Adults have been found from late July to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Little is know of larval stages.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Oligia rampartensis. 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 rampartensis - Hodges#9414.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John Davis
Frequently Asked Questions About Oligia rampartensis - Hodges#9414.1
What is Oligia rampartensis - Hodges#9414.1?
Oligia rampartensis - Hodges#9414.1 (Oligia rampartensis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Oligia rampartensis - Hodges#9414.1?
32-35 mm wingspan
How do you identify Oligia rampartensis - Hodges#9414.1?
Forewings are a mix of purple, maroon, orange, and cream colors. The orbital spot is round and the reniform spot is oblong and are pale yellowish. The head and thorax are a pale creamy or pinkish buff color. Hind wings are white, with a pinkish tinge on the outer half. Univ of Alberta species page
Where is Oligia rampartensis - Hodges#9414.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Dry open woodlands and forests. |
| Range | Southern Alberta west to British Columbia, south to California. |
What does Oligia rampartensis - Hodges#9414.1 eat?
The diet of the Oligia rampartensis - Hodges#9414.1 includes Little is know of larval stages..
When is Oligia rampartensis - Hodges#9414.1 active?
Oligia rampartensis - Hodges#9414.1: seasonal activity - Adults have been found from late July to September..