The Rustic
Hoplodrina blanda
This record describes Hoplodrina blanda (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 31-35 mm. Very similar to The Uncertain, but is generally less yellowish brown and glossier in appearance. Flying from June to August, sometimes there is a second generation in the south in October. Common throughout much of England and Wales, but less so in Scotland. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Noctuidae
- Genus
- Hoplodrina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found in various habitats.
Seasonal Activity
Flying from June to August, sometimes there is a second generation in the south in October.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Foodplants are a variety of low plants.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common throughout much of England and Wales, but less so in Scotland. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hoplodrina blanda. 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 The Rustic (8)
Frequently Asked Questions About The Rustic
What is The Rustic?
The Rustic (Hoplodrina blanda) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is The Rustic found?
Habitat: Found in various habitats.
When is The Rustic active?
The Rustic: seasonal activity - Flying from June to August, sometimes there is a second generation in the south in October..
What is the life cycle of a The Rustic?
Foodplants are a variety of low plants.