Sympistis sokar - Hodges#10113.2
Sympistis sokar
This record describes Sympistis sokar (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
See references 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
Habitat dry canyons with thin soil or basalt cliffs. Elevations ~ 2,700-5,800 ft .
Geographic Range
Western Great Basin from northern Nevada to central Washington .
Seasonal Activity
Late July-September .
Diet and Behavior
Diet: "No information is presently available regarding larval foodplants of this species, but beardtongues ( Penstemon spp.) in the Scrophulariaceae are suspected based upon the habitat and preferences of many related species" .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sympistis sokar. 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 sokar - Hodges#10113.2 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Sympistis sokar - Hodges#10113.2
How big is Sympistis sokar - Hodges#10113.2?
Forewing length: 15-16 mm. , wingspan: 28-34 mm .
How do you identify Sympistis sokar - Hodges#10113.2?
See references below.
Where is Sympistis sokar - Hodges#10113.2 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Habitat dry canyons with thin soil or basalt cliffs. Elevations ~ 2,700-5,800 ft . |
| Range | Western Great Basin from northern Nevada to central Washington . |
What does Sympistis sokar - Hodges#10113.2 eat?
The diet of the Sympistis sokar - Hodges#10113.2 includes No information is presently available regarding larval foodplants of this species, but beardtongues ( Penstemon spp.) in the Scrophulariaceae are suspected based upon the habitat and preferences of many related species ..
When is Sympistis sokar - Hodges#10113.2 active?
Sympistis sokar - Hodges#10113.2: seasonal activity - Late July-September ..