Sympistis saxatilis - Hodges#10042.2
Sympistis saxatilis
This record describes Sympistis saxatilis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Troubridge & Crabo original description is online in PDF. Rare.
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
Troubridge & Crabo (1998) stated "Where known, the habitat is sagebrush steppe with lithosol." ( 4 )
Geographic Range
Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. ( 4 ) Holotype ♂ collected Joseph, Oregon, 6-IX-1950, J.L. Sperry in Canadian National Collection (CNC).
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be during September. ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host and early stages are unknown but Penstemon species are likely.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sympistis saxatilis. 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 saxatilis - Hodges#10042.2 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Sympistis saxatilis - Hodges#10042.2
What is Sympistis saxatilis - Hodges#10042.2?
Sympistis saxatilis - Hodges#10042.2 (Sympistis saxatilis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Sympistis saxatilis - Hodges#10042.2?
Troubridge & Crabo (1998) listed the forewing length 13-14 mm. ( 4 )
How do you identify Sympistis saxatilis - Hodges#10042.2?
Troubridge & Crabo original description is online in PDF.
Where is Sympistis saxatilis - Hodges#10042.2 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Troubridge & Crabo (1998) stated Where known, the habitat is sagebrush steppe with lithosol. ( 4 ) |
| Range | Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. ( 4 ) Holotype ♂ collected Joseph, Oregon, 6-IX-1950, J.L. Sperry in Canadian National Collection (CNC). |
What does Sympistis saxatilis - Hodges#10042.2 eat?
The diet of the Sympistis saxatilis - Hodges#10042.2 includes The larval host and early stages are unknown but Penstemon species are likely..
When is Sympistis saxatilis - Hodges#10042.2 active?
Sympistis saxatilis - Hodges#10042.2: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be during September. ,.