Sideridis uscripta - Hodges#10261
Sideridis uscripta
This record describes Sideridis uscripta (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Sideridis uscripta - Hodges#10261 (Sideridis uscripta) is a species in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae, tribe Hadenini, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Sideridis. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Powell & Opler listed the forewing length 14-16 mm. Smith listed a wingspan of 39-41 mm.. Active during Powell & Opler stated there is a single flight during June to early July. Moth Photographers Group reports May to August..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Hadenini
- Genus
- Sideridis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Powell & Opler listed the range to include Alberta and Manitoba to southeastern Arizona and the central Sierra Nevada in California . Holotype collected Sierra Nevada, Nevada County, California.
Seasonal Activity
Powell & Opler (2009) stated there is a single flight during June to early July. ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group reports May to August. ( 7 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Powell & Opler (2009) reported the life history is unknown. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sideridis uscripta. 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 Sideridis uscripta - Hodges#10261 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Sideridis uscripta - Hodges#10261
What is Sideridis uscripta - Hodges#10261?
Sideridis uscripta - Hodges#10261 (Sideridis uscripta) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Sideridis uscripta - Hodges#10261?
Powell & Opler listed the forewing length 14-16 mm. Smith listed a wingspan of 39-41 mm.
Where is Sideridis uscripta - Hodges#10261 found?
Range: Powell & Opler listed the range to include Alberta and Manitoba to southeastern Arizona and the central Sierra Nevada in California . Holotype collected Sierra Nevada, Nevada County, California.
What does Sideridis uscripta - Hodges#10261 eat?
The diet of the Sideridis uscripta - Hodges#10261 includes Powell & Opler (2009) reported the life history is unknown. ( 3 ).
When is Sideridis uscripta - Hodges#10261 active?
Sideridis uscripta - Hodges#10261: seasonal activity - Powell & Opler (2009) stated there is a single flight during June to early July. ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group reports May to August. ( 7 ).