Battered Sallow - Hodges#9960
Sunira verberata
This record describes Sunira verberata (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing similar to Bicolored Sallow (except there are no individuals whose outer half is completely purplish-gray, as in some bicolorago ); hindwing usually evenly shaded with gray except for sharply-defined pale strip along costa; some individuals of bicolorago and verberata have virtually identical hindwings -- either mostly gray or entirely gray -- and can't be reliably distinguished by external appearance (see links and info in See Also section below)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Xylenini
- Genus
- Sunira
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
deciduous woodlands; adults are nocturnal and come to light and sugar bait
Geographic Range
Alaska and British Columbia to Nova Scotia (but missing from Ontario), south in the west to Oregon and Colorado
Seasonal Activity
adults fly in late summer and fall
Diet and Behavior
Diet: unknown; larva has not been described
Life History
one generation per year
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sunira verberata. 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 Battered Sallow - Hodges#9960 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Chuck Entz , Maury Heiman , ceiseman , marcie oconnor , Fyn Kynd
Frequently Asked Questions About Battered Sallow - Hodges#9960
What is Battered Sallow - Hodges#9960?
Battered Sallow - Hodges#9960 (Sunira verberata) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Battered Sallow - Hodges#9960?
Wingspan about 30-35 mm.
How do you identify Battered Sallow - Hodges#9960?
Adult: forewing similar to Bicolored Sallow (except there are no individuals whose outer half is completely purplish-gray, as in some bicolorago ); hindwing usually evenly shaded with gray except for sharply-defined pale strip along costa; some individuals of bicolorago and verberata have virtually identical hindwings -- either mostly gray or entirely gray -- and can't be reliably distinguished by external appearance (see links and info in See Also section below)
Where is Battered Sallow - Hodges#9960 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | deciduous woodlands; adults are nocturnal and come to light and sugar bait |
| Range | Alaska and British Columbia to Nova Scotia (but missing from Ontario), south in the west to Oregon and Colorado |
What does Battered Sallow - Hodges#9960 eat?
The diet of the Battered Sallow - Hodges#9960 includes unknown; larva has not been described.
When is Battered Sallow - Hodges#9960 active?
Battered Sallow - Hodges#9960: seasonal activity - adults fly in late summer and fall.
What is the life cycle of a Battered Sallow - Hodges#9960?
one generation per year