Plagiomimicus manti - Hodges#9744
Plagiomimicus manti
This record describes Plagiomimicus manti (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing is dark brown with fine flecks of white. Weak transverse lines with the postmedian line most prominent. AM line is inwardly oblique and slighly wavy. PM line takes a sharp turn basally before reaching the costa. PM line has lighter shading outwardly which helps define it. Reniform spot absent and claviforn spot weak or absent. Fringe is brown with lighter spots at the veins. |
| Hindwing | Hindwing is paler gray. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Stiriinae
- Tribe
- Stiriini
- Genus
- Plagiomimicus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Arizona to Texas and Mexico. ( 4 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from August to October. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Plagiomimicus manti. 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 Plagiomimicus manti - Hodges#9744 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Plagiomimicus manti - Hodges#9744
What is Plagiomimicus manti - Hodges#9744?
Plagiomimicus manti - Hodges#9744 (Plagiomimicus manti) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Plagiomimicus manti - Hodges#9744?
Wingspan about 31 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Plagiomimicus manti - Hodges#9744?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing is dark brown with fine flecks of white. Weak transverse lines with the postmedian line most prominent. AM line is inwardly oblique and slighly wavy. PM line takes a sharp turn basally before reaching the costa. PM line has lighter shading outwardly which helps define it. Reniform spot absent and claviforn spot weak or absent. Fringe is brown with lighter spots at the veins. |
| Hindwing | Hindwing is paler gray. |
Where is Plagiomimicus manti - Hodges#9744 found?
Range: Arizona to Texas and Mexico. ( 4 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Plagiomimicus manti - Hodges#9744 eat?
The diet of the Plagiomimicus manti - Hodges#9744 includes Larval host is unknown..
When is Plagiomimicus manti - Hodges#9744 active?
Plagiomimicus manti - Hodges#9744: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from August to October. ( 4 ).