Brown Sallow - Hodges#10062
Sympistis stabilis
This record describes Sympistis stabilis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A medium-small (2.7-3.0 cm. ws) somewhat shiny dark reddish brown moth with no significant wing markings. The curved PM line and the veins on the outer third of the FW are very faintly marked in darker scales in most specimens. Normal spots obsolete. The HW is similar but slightly paler and less reddish. The collar has grey tipped scales, resulting in a pale grey collar contrasting with the darker thoracic scaling. Antennae simple. Sexes similar. Similar in appearance to dark specimens of Lacinipolia meditata, but can be separated by the contrasting pale collar of stabilis. The above description is copied from the E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
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
Open hardwood forests and edges
Geographic Range
Ontario east to south central BC
Seasonal Activity
late June - August
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sympistis stabilis. 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 Brown Sallow - Hodges#10062 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ian Maton; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Brown Sallow - Hodges#10062
What is Brown Sallow - Hodges#10062?
Brown Sallow - Hodges#10062 (Sympistis stabilis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Brown Sallow - Hodges#10062?
2.7-3.0 cm. ws
How do you identify Brown Sallow - Hodges#10062?
A medium-small (2.7-3.0 cm. ws) somewhat shiny dark reddish brown moth with no significant wing markings. The curved PM line and the veins on the outer third of the FW are very faintly marked in darker scales in most specimens. Normal spots obsolete. The HW is similar but slightly paler and less reddish. The collar has grey tipped scales, resulting in a pale grey collar contrasting with the darker thoracic scaling. Antennae simple. Sexes similar. Similar in appearance to dark specimens of Lacinipolia meditata, but can be separated by the contrasting pale collar of stabilis. The above description is copied from the E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Where is Brown Sallow - Hodges#10062 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Open hardwood forests and edges |
| Range | Ontario east to south central BC |
When is Brown Sallow - Hodges#10062 active?
Brown Sallow - Hodges#10062: seasonal activity - late June - August.