Orthosia ferrigera - Hodges#10482
Orthosia ferrigera
This record describes Orthosia ferrigera (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Orthosia ferrigera - Hodges#10482 (Orthosia ferrigera) is a species in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae, tribe Orthosiini, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Orthosia. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Forewing length 15-17 mm. ,. Active during The main flight period appears to be January to May; November record..
Identification notes
Hindwing is pink-gray.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Orthosiini
- Genus
- Orthosia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
California to British Columbia. ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be January to May; November record. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host is Quercus garryana Douglas ex Hook. (Oregon white oak). ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Orthosia ferrigera. 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 Orthosia ferrigera - Hodges#10482 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthosia ferrigera - Hodges#10482
What is Orthosia ferrigera - Hodges#10482?
Orthosia ferrigera - Hodges#10482 (Orthosia ferrigera) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Orthosia ferrigera - Hodges#10482?
Forewing length 15-17 mm. ,
How do you identify Orthosia ferrigera - Hodges#10482?
Hindwing is pink-gray.
Where is Orthosia ferrigera - Hodges#10482 found?
Range: California to British Columbia. ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Orthosia ferrigera - Hodges#10482 eat?
The diet of the Orthosia ferrigera - Hodges#10482 includes The larval host is Quercus garryana Douglas ex Hook. (Oregon white oak). ( 4 ).
When is Orthosia ferrigera - Hodges#10482 active?
Orthosia ferrigera - Hodges#10482: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be January to May; November record. ( 3 ).