Ponometia libedis - Hodges#9096
Ponometia libedis
This record describes Ponometia libedis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Specimens identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 4 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Acontiinae
- Tribe
- Acontiini
- Genus
- Ponometia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Colorado to western Texas and Arizona.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly March to September. ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is Iva ambrosiaefolia (Asteraceae). ( 3 ) , ( 6 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ponometia libedis. 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 Ponometia libedis - Hodges#9096 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Beatriz Moisset; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Ponometia libedis - Hodges#9096
What is Ponometia libedis - Hodges#9096?
Ponometia libedis - Hodges#9096 (Ponometia libedis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Ponometia libedis - Hodges#9096?
Forewing length 9-11 mm. Larva to about 20 mm.
How do you identify Ponometia libedis - Hodges#9096?
Specimens identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 4 )
Where is Ponometia libedis - Hodges#9096 found?
Range: Colorado to western Texas and Arizona.
What does Ponometia libedis - Hodges#9096 eat?
The diet of the Ponometia libedis - Hodges#9096 includes Larval host is Iva ambrosiaefolia (Asteraceae). ( 3 ) , ( 6 ).
When is Ponometia libedis - Hodges#9096 active?
Ponometia libedis - Hodges#9096: seasonal activity - Adults fly March to September. ,.