Tarache areli - Hodges#9159
Tarache areli
This record describes Tarache areli (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Acontiinae
- Tribe
- Acontiini
- Genus
- Tarache
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
open pinyon-juniper-oak areas and open ponderosa pine forest. Canyons and forested plateaus from 4800-7500'
Geographic Range
western Texas stretching eastward through New Mexico, Arizona, and southern California. Northward it occurs in the Rocky Mountain States as far as southern British Columbia (from Nearctica )
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly during July and August
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Tarache areli. 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 Tarache areli - Hodges#9159 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason D. Roberts; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich , Chris Grinter , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Tarache areli - Hodges#9159
How big is Tarache areli - Hodges#9159?
forewing length 10 - 12.5 mm
Where is Tarache areli - Hodges#9159 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | open pinyon-juniper-oak areas and open ponderosa pine forest. Canyons and forested plateaus from 4800-7500' |
| Range | western Texas stretching eastward through New Mexico, Arizona, and southern California. Northward it occurs in the Rocky Mountain States as far as southern British Columbia (from Nearctica ) |
When is Tarache areli - Hodges#9159 active?
Tarache areli - Hodges#9159: seasonal activity - Adults fly during July and August.