Sympistis ragani - Hodges#10132
Sympistis ragani
This record describes Sympistis ragani (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Powell & Opler stated Sympistis ragani can be distinguished from S. semicollaris by the brown head.
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
Geographic Range
Southern California and Arizona to Oregon. ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period is June to September, but the species is thought to be double brooded. ( 4 ) , ( 3 ) The early flight is April (Bug Guide record).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The host plant is Lonicera spp. ( honeysuckle). ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sympistis ragani. 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 ragani - Hodges#10132 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Sympistis ragani - Hodges#10132
What is Sympistis ragani - Hodges#10132?
Sympistis ragani - Hodges#10132 (Sympistis ragani) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Sympistis ragani - Hodges#10132?
Powell & Opler reported the forewing length as 13-15 mm.
How do you identify Sympistis ragani - Hodges#10132?
Powell & Opler stated Sympistis ragani can be distinguished from S. semicollaris by the brown head.
Where is Sympistis ragani - Hodges#10132 found?
Range: Southern California and Arizona to Oregon. ( 3 )
What does Sympistis ragani - Hodges#10132 eat?
The diet of the Sympistis ragani - Hodges#10132 includes The host plant is Lonicera spp. ( honeysuckle). ( 3 ).
When is Sympistis ragani - Hodges#10132 active?
Sympistis ragani - Hodges#10132: seasonal activity - The main flight period is June to September, but the species is thought to be double brooded. ( 4 ) , ( 3 ) The early flight is April (Bug Guide record)..