Stiria dyari - Hodges#9786
Stiria dyari
This record describes Stiria dyari (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Stiria dyari - Hodges#9786 (Stiria dyari) 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 Stiriinae, tribe Stiriini, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Stiria. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Wingspan 31-35 mm.. Active during Adults are most common from March to June; a few August to October records exist. ,.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Stiriinae
- Tribe
- Stiriini
- Genus
- Stiria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern California in the Mohave Desert region and northern Baja California. Southern Nevada and western and southwestern Arizona as far east as the Baboquivari Mountains. Holotype collected in San Diego, California.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from March to June; a few August to October records exist. ( 4 ) , ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named in honor of Harrison G. Dyar Jr. .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Stiria dyari. 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 Stiria dyari - Hodges#9786 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Stiria dyari - Hodges#9786
What is Stiria dyari - Hodges#9786?
Stiria dyari - Hodges#9786 (Stiria dyari) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Stiria dyari - Hodges#9786?
Wingspan 31-35 mm.
Where is Stiria dyari - Hodges#9786 found?
Range: Southern California in the Mohave Desert region and northern Baja California. Southern Nevada and western and southwestern Arizona as far east as the Baboquivari Mountains. Holotype collected in San Diego, California.
When is Stiria dyari - Hodges#9786 active?
Stiria dyari - Hodges#9786: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from March to June; a few August to October records exist. ( 4 ) , ( 5 ).