Pseudomarimatha flava - Hodges#9297.5
Pseudomarimatha flava
This record describes Pseudomarimatha flava (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Recognized by elongate, acutely-angled, yellow forewing with no trace of maculation except for gray and blackish-gray shading on forewing margin and fringe .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Elaphriini
- Genus
- Pseudomarimatha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
"Known only from southeastern Arizona and south-western New Mexico" .
Seasonal Activity
"Late June to mid-August" .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: ' flava ' refers to the yellow color of the forewings and body .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pseudomarimatha 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 Pseudomarimatha flava - Hodges#9297.5 (5)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudomarimatha flava - Hodges#9297.5
What is Pseudomarimatha flava - Hodges#9297.5?
Pseudomarimatha flava - Hodges#9297.5 (Pseudomarimatha flava) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pseudomarimatha flava - Hodges#9297.5?
Forewing length: 9-10 mm .
How do you identify Pseudomarimatha flava - Hodges#9297.5?
Recognized by elongate, acutely-angled, yellow forewing with no trace of maculation except for gray and blackish-gray shading on forewing margin and fringe .
Where is Pseudomarimatha flava - Hodges#9297.5 found?
Range: Known only from southeastern Arizona and south-western New Mexico .
When is Pseudomarimatha flava - Hodges#9297.5 active?
Pseudomarimatha flava - Hodges#9297.5: seasonal activity - Late June to mid-August ..