Protoperigea anotha - Hodges#9642
Protoperigea anotha
This record describes Protoperigea anotha (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A fairly small, brownish/grayish moth with a somewhat silky shine. There is a wavy antemedian line and a toothed postmedian line which curves. There are poorly defined blackish markings where the lines meet the costa and sometimes a blackish spot near the basal areas. The subterminal area is slightly darker than the rest of the forewing. The hindwings are very pale grey-brown, almost white.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Caradrinini
- Genus
- Protoperigea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Montane meadows and open forests.
Geographic Range
Alberta west to British Columbia, south to California.
Seasonal Activity
Adults have been found from June to October.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Poorly known.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Protoperigea anotha. 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 Protoperigea anotha - Hodges#9642 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by John Davis
Frequently Asked Questions About Protoperigea anotha - Hodges#9642
What is Protoperigea anotha - Hodges#9642?
Protoperigea anotha - Hodges#9642 (Protoperigea anotha) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Protoperigea anotha - Hodges#9642?
A fairly small, brownish/grayish moth with a somewhat silky shine. There is a wavy antemedian line and a toothed postmedian line which curves. There are poorly defined blackish markings where the lines meet the costa and sometimes a blackish spot near the basal areas. The subterminal area is slightly darker than the rest of the forewing. The hindwings are very pale grey-brown, almost white.
Where is Protoperigea anotha - Hodges#9642 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Montane meadows and open forests. |
| Range | Alberta west to British Columbia, south to California. |
When is Protoperigea anotha - Hodges#9642 active?
Protoperigea anotha - Hodges#9642: seasonal activity - Adults have been found from June to October..
What is the life cycle of a Protoperigea anotha - Hodges#9642?
Poorly known.