Setagrotis vocalis - Hodges#10975.1
Setagrotis vocalis
This record describes Setagrotis vocalis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing with thin black basal streak and thin black lines nearly outlining the orbicular spot which fills the space between the orbicular and reniform spot. Outer veins often with black streaking. |
| Hindwings | Hindwings are shiny white. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Noctuini
- Genus
- Setagrotis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Alberta to California and New Mexico. ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are usually reported from June to September. ( 7 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is unknown. ( 8 ) , ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Setagrotis vocalis. 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 Setagrotis vocalis - Hodges#10975.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Setagrotis vocalis - Hodges#10975.1
What is Setagrotis vocalis - Hodges#10975.1?
Setagrotis vocalis - Hodges#10975.1 (Setagrotis vocalis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Setagrotis vocalis - Hodges#10975.1?
Forewing length 14-17 mm. ( 4 )
How do you identify Setagrotis vocalis - Hodges#10975.1?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing with thin black basal streak and thin black lines nearly outlining the orbicular spot which fills the space between the orbicular and reniform spot. Outer veins often with black streaking. |
| Hindwings | Hindwings are shiny white. |
Where is Setagrotis vocalis - Hodges#10975.1 found?
Range: Alberta to California and New Mexico. ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Setagrotis vocalis - Hodges#10975.1 eat?
The diet of the Setagrotis vocalis - Hodges#10975.1 includes Larval host is unknown. ( 8 ) , ( 4 ).
When is Setagrotis vocalis - Hodges#10975.1 active?
Setagrotis vocalis - Hodges#10975.1: seasonal activity - Adults are usually reported from June to September. ( 7 ).