Dock Rustic - Hodges#9391
Resapamea passer
This record describes Resapamea passer (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing pale to dark brown, sometimes reddish-brown; spots black; top of claviform spot thick and conspicuous; orbicular spot outline thin; reniform spot heavier but broken; lines inconspicuous, though PM and terminal lines partially edged with black; subterminal line orangish-brown, indistinct; hindwing pale grayish-brown with yellowish fringe [adapted from description by Charles Covell]
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Apameini
- Genus
- Resapamea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
forest clearings and roadsides; adults are nocturnal and attracted to light
Geographic Range
all of Canada, including the arctic, south in the east to New Jersey and Maryland, south in the west to Texas, Arizona, and California
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from May to October in the south, as far north as Ohio (two broods); June to August in Quebec and farther north (one brood)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae bore in roots of dock ( Rumex spp.)
Life History
two generations per year as far north as Ohio; one generation in Quebec and farther north
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Resapamea passer. 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 Dock Rustic - Hodges#9391 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , Maury Heiman , marcie oconnor , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Dock Rustic - Hodges#9391
What is Dock Rustic - Hodges#9391?
Dock Rustic - Hodges#9391 (Resapamea passer) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Dock Rustic - Hodges#9391?
wingspan 30-41 mm
How do you identify Dock Rustic - Hodges#9391?
Adult: forewing pale to dark brown, sometimes reddish-brown; spots black; top of claviform spot thick and conspicuous; orbicular spot outline thin; reniform spot heavier but broken; lines inconspicuous, though PM and terminal lines partially edged with black; subterminal line orangish-brown, indistinct; hindwing pale grayish-brown with yellowish fringe [adapted from description by Charles Covell]
Where is Dock Rustic - Hodges#9391 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | forest clearings and roadsides; adults are nocturnal and attracted to light |
| Range | all of Canada, including the arctic, south in the east to New Jersey and Maryland, south in the west to Texas, Arizona, and California |
What does Dock Rustic - Hodges#9391 eat?
The diet of the Dock Rustic - Hodges#9391 includes larvae bore in roots of dock ( Rumex spp.).
When is Dock Rustic - Hodges#9391 active?
Dock Rustic - Hodges#9391: seasonal activity - adults fly from May to October in the south, as far north as Ohio (two broods); June to August in Quebec and farther north (one brood).
What is the life cycle of a Dock Rustic - Hodges#9391?
two generations per year as far north as Ohio; one generation in Quebec and farther north