Syngrapha celsa - Hodges#8944
Syngrapha celsa
This record describes Syngrapha celsa (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Syngrapha celsa - Hodges#8944 (Syngrapha celsa) is a species in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Plusiinae, tribe Plusiini, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Syngrapha. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Powell & Opler listed the forewing length as 15-19 mm.. Active during The adults are most common from May to October..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Plusiinae
- Tribe
- Plusiini
- Genus
- Syngrapha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Alaska, south to California and Utah. ( 3 ) , ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
The adults are most common from May to October. ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Abies grandis , A. lasiocarpa ( 6 ) ; Picea glauca , Tsuga heterophylla (Ross & Evans, 1957); Picea engelnmnii , Pinus monticola (Prentice, 1962)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Syngrapha celsa. 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 Syngrapha celsa - Hodges#8944 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John Davis; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Syngrapha celsa - Hodges#8944
What is Syngrapha celsa - Hodges#8944?
Syngrapha celsa - Hodges#8944 (Syngrapha celsa) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Syngrapha celsa - Hodges#8944?
Powell & Opler listed the forewing length as 15-19 mm.
Where is Syngrapha celsa - Hodges#8944 found?
Range: Alaska, south to California and Utah. ( 3 ) , ( 4 )
What does Syngrapha celsa - Hodges#8944 eat?
The diet of the Syngrapha celsa - Hodges#8944 includes Abies grandis , A. lasiocarpa ( 6 ) ; Picea glauca , Tsuga heterophylla (Ross & Evans, 1957); Picea engelnmnii , Pinus monticola (Prentice, 1962).
When is Syngrapha celsa - Hodges#8944 active?
Syngrapha celsa - Hodges#8944: seasonal activity - The adults are most common from May to October. ( 5 ).