Protolampra rufipectus - Hodges#11004
Protolampra rufipectus
This record describes Protolampra rufipectus (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewing is light gray with a pale purplish or brownish tinge. The head and prothoracic collar are dark brownish-red and contrast with the much paler thorax and wings. The tips of the scales of the prothoracic collar are white and create a whitish line between the collar and thorax.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Noctuini
- Genus
- Protolampra
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Variety of forested habitats.
Geographic Range
Occurs across Canada and northern US, and in all western States. Much more common in the western range.
Seasonal Activity
Adults have be found from July until October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on various flowering trees and shrubs.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Protolampra rufipectus. 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 Protolampra rufipectus - Hodges#11004 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John Davis; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Protolampra rufipectus - Hodges#11004
What is Protolampra rufipectus - Hodges#11004?
Protolampra rufipectus - Hodges#11004 (Protolampra rufipectus) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Protolampra rufipectus - Hodges#11004?
Forewing length from 14-19 mm.
How do you identify Protolampra rufipectus - Hodges#11004?
Forewing is light gray with a pale purplish or brownish tinge. The head and prothoracic collar are dark brownish-red and contrast with the much paler thorax and wings. The tips of the scales of the prothoracic collar are white and create a whitish line between the collar and thorax.
Where is Protolampra rufipectus - Hodges#11004 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Variety of forested habitats. |
| Range | Occurs across Canada and northern US, and in all western States. Much more common in the western range. |
What does Protolampra rufipectus - Hodges#11004 eat?
The diet of the Protolampra rufipectus - Hodges#11004 includes Larvae feed on various flowering trees and shrubs..
When is Protolampra rufipectus - Hodges#11004 active?
Protolampra rufipectus - Hodges#11004: seasonal activity - Adults have be found from July until October..