Scotogramma fervida - Hodges#10239
Scotogramma fervida
This record describes Scotogramma fervida (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Barnes & McDunnough (1912) stated Is closely related to trifolii and albifusa but can be most readily separated by the general rough and diffuse appearance, the broad bulbous lower half of the reniform which is often prominently filled with blue-black, and the even s. t. line with scarcely a trace of the W mark.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Hadenini
- Genus
- Scotogramma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Records from throughout western North America. Holotype collected Ft. Wingate, New Mexico.
Seasonal Activity
The flight period appears to be May to October with the peak in June and July.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Scotogramma fervida. 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 Scotogramma fervida - Hodges#10239 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Scotogramma fervida - Hodges#10239
What is Scotogramma fervida - Hodges#10239?
Scotogramma fervida - Hodges#10239 (Scotogramma fervida) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Scotogramma fervida - Hodges#10239?
Barnes & McDunnough (1912) listed the wingspan 31 mm.
How do you identify Scotogramma fervida - Hodges#10239?
Barnes & McDunnough (1912) stated Is closely related to trifolii and albifusa but can be most readily separated by the general rough and diffuse appearance, the broad bulbous lower half of the reniform which is often prominently filled with blue-black, and the even s. t. line with scarcely a trace of the W mark.
Where is Scotogramma fervida - Hodges#10239 found?
Range: Records from throughout western North America. Holotype collected Ft. Wingate, New Mexico.
When is Scotogramma fervida - Hodges#10239 active?
Scotogramma fervida - Hodges#10239: seasonal activity - The flight period appears to be May to October with the peak in June and July..