Pseudorthodes puerilis - Hodges#10583
Pseudorthodes puerilis
This record describes Pseudorthodes puerilis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Original description as Mamestra puerilis . (64) *Forewing is orange brown with variable amount of white filling in the reniform spot. *Transverse lines are double *No orbicular and claviform spots visible. *Subterminal line is a pale and fairly straight. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD) from Gary McDonald
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Eriopygini
- Genus
- Pseudorthodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
coastal ( 3 )
Geographic Range
British Columbia to about Los Angeles, California. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with some collection dates.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from March through October in California and start later in northern areas. ,
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pseudorthodes puerilis. 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 Pseudorthodes puerilis - Hodges#10583 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudorthodes puerilis - Hodges#10583
What is Pseudorthodes puerilis - Hodges#10583?
Pseudorthodes puerilis - Hodges#10583 (Pseudorthodes puerilis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pseudorthodes puerilis - Hodges#10583?
Forewing length 11-13 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Pseudorthodes puerilis - Hodges#10583?
Original description as Mamestra puerilis . (64) *Forewing is orange brown with variable amount of white filling in the reniform spot. *Transverse lines are double *No orbicular and claviform spots visible. *Subterminal line is a pale and fairly straight. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD) from Gary McDonald
Where is Pseudorthodes puerilis - Hodges#10583 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | coastal ( 3 ) |
| Range | British Columbia to about Los Angeles, California. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with some collection dates. |
When is Pseudorthodes puerilis - Hodges#10583 active?
Pseudorthodes puerilis - Hodges#10583: seasonal activity - Adults fly from March through October in California and start later in northern areas. ,.