Richia parentalis - Hodges#10882
Richia parentalis
This record describes Richia parentalis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Grote original description as Agrotis parentalis is available in the print references. ,
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Noctuini
- Genus
- Richia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine forests.
Geographic Range
North Dakota to western Texas and west throughout the Great Basin. ( 7 ) , ( 8 ) , ( 8 ) , ( 9 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most often reported from June to October. ( 6 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Richia parentalis. 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 Richia parentalis - Hodges#10882 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Richia parentalis - Hodges#10882
What is Richia parentalis - Hodges#10882?
Richia parentalis - Hodges#10882 (Richia parentalis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Richia parentalis - Hodges#10882?
Forewing length 16-19 mm. ( 6 )
How do you identify Richia parentalis - Hodges#10882?
Grote original description as Agrotis parentalis is available in the print references. ,
Where is Richia parentalis - Hodges#10882 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine forests. |
| Range | North Dakota to western Texas and west throughout the Great Basin. ( 7 ) , ( 8 ) , ( 8 ) , ( 9 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
When is Richia parentalis - Hodges#10882 active?
Richia parentalis - Hodges#10882: seasonal activity - Adults are most often reported from June to October. ( 6 ).