Psammopolia wyatti - Hodges#10365
Psammopolia wyatti
This record describes Psammopolia wyatti (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewing whitish with large discal spots sometimes with a small black basal dash. Hind wings are tinged with gray.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Eriopygini
- Genus
- Psammopolia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Coastal areas sand dunes.
Geographic Range
Coastal British Columbia to California.
Seasonal Activity
Adults have been found from July to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae have been found on Abronia sp (sand verbena) and Polygonum sp .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Psammopolia wyatti. 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 Psammopolia wyatti - Hodges#10365 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John Davis; Additional contributions by Chris Grinter
Frequently Asked Questions About Psammopolia wyatti - Hodges#10365
What is Psammopolia wyatti - Hodges#10365?
Psammopolia wyatti - Hodges#10365 (Psammopolia wyatti) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Psammopolia wyatti - Hodges#10365?
Estimated wingspread of 40-44 mm.
How do you identify Psammopolia wyatti - Hodges#10365?
Forewing whitish with large discal spots sometimes with a small black basal dash. Hind wings are tinged with gray.
Where is Psammopolia wyatti - Hodges#10365 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Coastal areas sand dunes. |
| Range | Coastal British Columbia to California. |
What does Psammopolia wyatti - Hodges#10365 eat?
The diet of the Psammopolia wyatti - Hodges#10365 includes Larvae have been found on Abronia sp (sand verbena) and Polygonum sp ..
When is Psammopolia wyatti - Hodges#10365 active?
Psammopolia wyatti - Hodges#10365: seasonal activity - Adults have been found from July to September..