Reddish Light Arches
Apamea sublustris
This record describes Apamea sublustris (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 42 to 48 mm. Resembling a pale version of Clouded-bordered Brindle (Apamea crenata) or a darker Light Arches (A. lithoxylaea). The early stages are incompletely known, but the larva is said to feed on the roots of grasses. It is distributed mostly in the southern half of England with a few scattered occurrences further north. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as local. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Noctuidae
- Genus
- Apamea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Various habitats.
Seasonal Activity
This species flies in June and July.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The early stages are incompletely known, but the larva is said to feed on the roots of grasses.
Additional species information
Recorded status
It is distributed mostly in the southern half of England with a few scattered occurrences further north. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as local.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Apamea sublustris. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Reddish Light Arches
What is Reddish Light Arches?
Reddish Light Arches (Apamea sublustris) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Reddish Light Arches found?
Habitat: Various habitats.
When is Reddish Light Arches active?
Reddish Light Arches: seasonal activity - This species flies in June and July..
What is the life cycle of a Reddish Light Arches?
The early stages are incompletely known, but the larva is said to feed on the roots of grasses.