Policocnemis ungulatus - Hodges#9846
Policocnemis ungulatus
This record describes Policocnemis ungulatus (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinctive forewing pattern. Males have white hindwings. Females have fuscous hindwings and are slightly larger.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Amphipyrinae
- Tribe
- Psaphidini
- Genus
- Policocnemis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Arid mountainous regions.
Geographic Range
Western Texas and southern New Mexico.
Seasonal Activity
The flight period is April to September. ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host plant is unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Policocnemis ungulatus. 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 Policocnemis ungulatus - Hodges#9846 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Policocnemis ungulatus - Hodges#9846
What is Policocnemis ungulatus - Hodges#9846?
Policocnemis ungulatus - Hodges#9846 (Policocnemis ungulatus) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Policocnemis ungulatus - Hodges#9846?
Benjamin (1932) reported the wingspan. ♂ 26-29 mm. ♀ 33 mm.
How do you identify Policocnemis ungulatus - Hodges#9846?
Distinctive forewing pattern. Males have white hindwings. Females have fuscous hindwings and are slightly larger.
Where is Policocnemis ungulatus - Hodges#9846 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Arid mountainous regions. |
| Range | Western Texas and southern New Mexico. |
What does Policocnemis ungulatus - Hodges#9846 eat?
The diet of the Policocnemis ungulatus - Hodges#9846 includes The larval host plant is unknown..
When is Policocnemis ungulatus - Hodges#9846 active?
Policocnemis ungulatus - Hodges#9846: seasonal activity - The flight period is April to September. ,.