Sympistis cherti - Hodges#10118.3
Sympistis cherti
This record describes Sympistis cherti (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Troubridge description can be found at link in citations below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Oncocnemidinae
- Genus
- Sympistis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
dry, open forests and rocky ridgetops
Geographic Range
central British Columbia to northeastern Sierra Nevada in California
Seasonal Activity
late summer to early fall
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sympistis cherti. 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 Sympistis cherti - Hodges#10118.3 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Sympistis cherti - Hodges#10118.3
What is Sympistis cherti - Hodges#10118.3?
Sympistis cherti - Hodges#10118.3 (Sympistis cherti) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Sympistis cherti - Hodges#10118.3?
forewing length 15-19 mm
How do you identify Sympistis cherti - Hodges#10118.3?
Troubridge description can be found at link in citations below.
Where is Sympistis cherti - Hodges#10118.3 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | dry, open forests and rocky ridgetops |
| Range | central British Columbia to northeastern Sierra Nevada in California |
When is Sympistis cherti - Hodges#10118.3 active?
Sympistis cherti - Hodges#10118.3: seasonal activity - late summer to early fall.