Cynical Quaker - Hodges#10587
Orthodes cynica
This record describes Orthodes cynica (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
forewing lines are darker (black) than ground color, which is dark red; PM line wavy [Rustic Quaker lacks all of these characters]
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Eriopygini
- Genus
- Orthodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Saskatchewan to Nova Scotia, south to Florida, west to Texas
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from May to September
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae have been reared on plantain and have been found feeding on the flowers of goldenrod and leaves of boxelder
Life History
Larva; adult
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Orthodes cynica. 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 Cynical Quaker - Hodges#10587 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Tony-2 , Ethan Kistler , marcie oconnor , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Cynical Quaker - Hodges#10587
What is Cynical Quaker - Hodges#10587?
Cynical Quaker - Hodges#10587 (Orthodes cynica) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Cynical Quaker - Hodges#10587?
wingspan 27-34 mm
How do you identify Cynical Quaker - Hodges#10587?
forewing lines are darker (black) than ground color, which is dark red; PM line wavy [Rustic Quaker lacks all of these characters]
Where is Cynical Quaker - Hodges#10587 found?
Range: Saskatchewan to Nova Scotia, south to Florida, west to Texas
What does Cynical Quaker - Hodges#10587 eat?
The diet of the Cynical Quaker - Hodges#10587 includes larvae have been reared on plantain and have been found feeding on the flowers of goldenrod and leaves of boxelder.
When is Cynical Quaker - Hodges#10587 active?
Cynical Quaker - Hodges#10587: seasonal activity - adults fly from May to September.
What is the life cycle of a Cynical Quaker - Hodges#10587?
Larva; adult