Pseudanarta crocea - Hodges#9605
Pseudanarta crocea
This record describes Pseudanarta crocea (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
May be distinguished from other species of Pseudanarta by the somewhat lighter patch shaped like lower case Greek letter nu on the upper middle left forewing (and its mirror image on the right). See Smith's description
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Xylenini
- Genus
- Pseudanarta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Most of western North America. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with some collection dates. Bug Guide - map of photo records submitted to the guide.
Seasonal Activity
Most records are from August through September.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pseudanarta crocea (Edwards, 1875) Anarta crocea Edwards 1875 * Phylogenetic sequence #932736
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pseudanarta crocea. 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 Pseudanarta crocea - Hodges#9605 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Beatriz Moisset; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudanarta crocea - Hodges#9605
What is Pseudanarta crocea - Hodges#9605?
Pseudanarta crocea - Hodges#9605 (Pseudanarta crocea) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pseudanarta crocea - Hodges#9605?
Wingspan 23 - 24mm
How do you identify Pseudanarta crocea - Hodges#9605?
May be distinguished from other species of Pseudanarta by the somewhat lighter patch shaped like lower case Greek letter nu on the upper middle left forewing (and its mirror image on the right). See Smith's description
Where is Pseudanarta crocea - Hodges#9605 found?
Range: Most of western North America. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with some collection dates. Bug Guide - map of photo records submitted to the guide.
When is Pseudanarta crocea - Hodges#9605 active?
Pseudanarta crocea - Hodges#9605: seasonal activity - Most records are from August through September..