Ozarba propera - Hodges#9031
Ozarba propera
This record describes Ozarba propera (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Eustrotiinae
- Genus
- Ozarba
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern California to western Texas. ( 4 ) Holotype labeled "Arizona", USNM, Washington. ( 5 )
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be May to September, with a few January records. ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ozarba propera. 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 Ozarba propera - Hodges#9031 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Ozarba propera - Hodges#9031
What is Ozarba propera - Hodges#9031?
Ozarba propera - Hodges#9031 (Ozarba propera) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Ozarba propera - Hodges#9031?
Grote (1882) listed a wingspan of 15 mm.
How do you identify Ozarba propera - Hodges#9031?
Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 )
Where is Ozarba propera - Hodges#9031 found?
Range: Southern California to western Texas. ( 4 ) Holotype labeled Arizona, USNM, Washington. ( 5 )
When is Ozarba propera - Hodges#9031 active?
Ozarba propera - Hodges#9031: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be May to September, with a few January records. ( 4 ).