Tarache geminocula - Hodges#9159.2
Tarache geminocula
This record describes Tarache geminocula (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dimorphic The forewing basal area nearly white in males and very pale yellowish in females. - Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD) ( 4 )
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
Riparian canyons, elevations of 4,100-7,400 ft.
Geographic Range
Arizona and Texas, south to Chihuahua, Mexico. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Most records of adults are from from June through September. ,
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Unknown
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: geminocula referring to the pair of eyespots on the forewing. ,
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Tarache geminocula. 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 geminocula - Hodges#9159.2 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Chris Grinter
Frequently Asked Questions About Tarache geminocula - Hodges#9159.2
What is Tarache geminocula - Hodges#9159.2?
Tarache geminocula - Hodges#9159.2 (Tarache geminocula) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Tarache geminocula - Hodges#9159.2?
Forewing length: ♂ 10-11 mm. ♀ 10-12 mm.
How do you identify Tarache geminocula - Hodges#9159.2?
Dimorphic The forewing basal area nearly white in males and very pale yellowish in females. - Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD) ( 4 )
Where is Tarache geminocula - Hodges#9159.2 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Riparian canyons, elevations of 4,100-7,400 ft. |
| Range | Arizona and Texas, south to Chihuahua, Mexico. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
When is Tarache geminocula - Hodges#9159.2 active?
Tarache geminocula - Hodges#9159.2: seasonal activity - Most records of adults are from from June through September. ,.
What is the life cycle of a Tarache geminocula - Hodges#9159.2?
Unknown