Straight-lined Looper - Hodges#8899
Pseudeva purpurigera
This record describes Pseudeva purpurigera (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Plusiinae
- Tribe
- Plusiini
- Genus
- Pseudeva
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Open deciduous woodlands, edges, and meadows; adults are nocturnal and come to light (E.H. Strickland Museum).
Geographic Range
Alberta east to the Maritime Provinces, and discontinuously southward to Colorado, New Mexico, and eastern Arizona (Powell & Opler, 2009).
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly in July and August in Alberta; June to September in Ohio.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on Early Meadow-rue ( Thalictrum dioicum ) and Tall Meadow-rue ( T. pubescens ) AKA King of the Meadow . Also Thalictrum dasycarpum
Life History
Larva; larva; prepupal; adult
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pseudeva purpurigera. 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 Straight-lined Looper - Hodges#8899 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Straight-lined Looper - Hodges#8899
How big is Straight-lined Looper - Hodges#8899?
forewing length 14-16 mm (Pogue, 2005)
Where is Straight-lined Looper - Hodges#8899 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Open deciduous woodlands, edges, and meadows; adults are nocturnal and come to light (E.H. Strickland Museum). |
| Range | Alberta east to the Maritime Provinces, and discontinuously southward to Colorado, New Mexico, and eastern Arizona (Powell & Opler, 2009). |
What does Straight-lined Looper - Hodges#8899 eat?
The diet of the Straight-lined Looper - Hodges#8899 includes Larvae feed on Early Meadow-rue ( Thalictrum dioicum ) and Tall Meadow-rue ( T. pubescens ) AKA King of the Meadow . Also Thalictrum dasycarpum.
When is Straight-lined Looper - Hodges#8899 active?
Straight-lined Looper - Hodges#8899: seasonal activity - Adults fly in July and August in Alberta; June to September in Ohio..
What is the life cycle of a Straight-lined Looper - Hodges#8899?
Larva; larva; prepupal; adult