Pale Glyph - Hodges#9048
Protodeltote albidula
This record describes Protodeltote albidula (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Specimens identified by DNA analysis: common and widespread species is easily flushed during daylight and is also attracted to lights
Identification notes
Specimens identified by DNA analysis:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Eustrotiinae
- Genus
- Protodeltote
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
mesic areas of tall grasses and other low vegetation
Geographic Range
throughout North America, north to the arctic
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from June to August
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on grasses
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Protodeltote albidula. 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 Pale Glyph - Hodges#9048 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Jay Greenberg , Chris Grinter , marcie oconnor , Robert H. Biagi , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Pale Glyph - Hodges#9048
What is Pale Glyph - Hodges#9048?
Pale Glyph - Hodges#9048 (Protodeltote albidula) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Pale Glyph - Hodges#9048?
Specimens identified by DNA analysis:
Where is Pale Glyph - Hodges#9048 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | mesic areas of tall grasses and other low vegetation |
| Range | throughout North America, north to the arctic |
What does Pale Glyph - Hodges#9048 eat?
The diet of the Pale Glyph - Hodges#9048 includes larvae feed on grasses.
When is Pale Glyph - Hodges#9048 active?
Pale Glyph - Hodges#9048: seasonal activity - adults fly from June to August.