Pseudanarta flava - Hodges#9606
Pseudanarta flava
This record describes Pseudanarta flava (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Hadena flava Grote is available online in the print references below.
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
Habitat
Lower elevation dry prairie and rangelands, juniper woodlands. ( 4 )
Geographic Range
California, Arizona and Colorado to British Columbia and Alberta. ( 3 ) Baja California. ( 4 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from August to mid-October. ( 5 ) , ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on native bunchgrasses (Poaceae). ( 4 ) Adults visit yellow-flowered shrubs such as Ericameria nauseosa (Pall. ex Pursh) G.L. Nesom & Baird (rabbitbrush). ( 3 ) , ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pseudanarta flava. 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 flava - Hodges#9606 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudanarta flava - Hodges#9606
What is Pseudanarta flava - Hodges#9606?
Pseudanarta flava - Hodges#9606 (Pseudanarta flava) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pseudanarta flava - Hodges#9606?
Forewing length 10-11 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Pseudanarta flava - Hodges#9606?
The original description as Hadena flava Grote is available online in the print references below.
Where is Pseudanarta flava - Hodges#9606 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Lower elevation dry prairie and rangelands, juniper woodlands. ( 4 ) |
| Range | California, Arizona and Colorado to British Columbia and Alberta. ( 3 ) Baja California. ( 4 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Pseudanarta flava - Hodges#9606 eat?
The diet of the Pseudanarta flava - Hodges#9606 includes Larvae feed on native bunchgrasses (Poaceae). ( 4 ) Adults visit yellow-flowered shrubs such as Ericameria nauseosa (Pall. ex Pursh) G.L. Nesom & Baird (rabbitbrush). ( 3 ) , ( 4 ).
When is Pseudanarta flava - Hodges#9606 active?
Pseudanarta flava - Hodges#9606: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from August to mid-October. ( 5 ) , ( 4 ).