Figure-Eight Sallow - Hodges#10019
Psaphida resumens
This record describes Psaphida resumens (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing mottled pale and dark gray; orbicular, reniform, and claviform spots large, pale gray; orbicular and claviform spots usually touch each other, forming a figure-8; black anal dash crosses broad white ST line; hindwing grayish-brown with darker markings and shading [adapted from description by Charles Covell, who mistakenly writes orbicular and reniform spots usually touch...]
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Amphipyrinae
- Tribe
- Psaphidini
- Genus
- Psaphida
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
deciduous woods; adults are nocturnal and attracted to light
Geographic Range
southern Ontario and Massachusetts to Florida, west to Texas, north to Minnesota
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from March to May
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on leaves of oak and maple
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Psaphida resumens. 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 Figure-Eight Sallow - Hodges#10019 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , marcie oconnor , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Figure-Eight Sallow - Hodges#10019
What is Figure-Eight Sallow - Hodges#10019?
Figure-Eight Sallow - Hodges#10019 (Psaphida resumens) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Figure-Eight Sallow - Hodges#10019?
wingspan 32-38 mm
How do you identify Figure-Eight Sallow - Hodges#10019?
Adult: forewing mottled pale and dark gray; orbicular, reniform, and claviform spots large, pale gray; orbicular and claviform spots usually touch each other, forming a figure-8; black anal dash crosses broad white ST line; hindwing grayish-brown with darker markings and shading [adapted from description by Charles Covell, who mistakenly writes orbicular and reniform spots usually touch...]
Where is Figure-Eight Sallow - Hodges#10019 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | deciduous woods; adults are nocturnal and attracted to light |
| Range | southern Ontario and Massachusetts to Florida, west to Texas, north to Minnesota |
What does Figure-Eight Sallow - Hodges#10019 eat?
The diet of the Figure-Eight Sallow - Hodges#10019 includes larvae feed on leaves of oak and maple.
When is Figure-Eight Sallow - Hodges#10019 active?
Figure-Eight Sallow - Hodges#10019: seasonal activity - adults fly from March to May.