Tarache toddi - Hodges#9159.1
Tarache toddi
This record describes Tarache toddi (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Ferris & Lafontaine stated DFW basal area nearly white in both sexes; dark brown distal area nearly uniformly brown with only a few scales of different color; orbicular spot nearly obsolete; reniform spot less prominent than in A. areli and A. geminocula , and without dark pupil. The description of the adult, including genitalia, is available in PDF . Determined by Jan Metlevski .
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
Ferris & Lafontaine stated Tarache toddi occurs "in dry forest clearings, desert canyons, riparian and reef areas from 2900-7600' (885-2320 m)."
Geographic Range
Ferris & Lafontaine reported the range to include southern California to western Texas, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Montana and eastern Oregon. Holotype ♂ from San Rafael Reef area, Emery Co., Utah.
Seasonal Activity
Ferris & Lafontaine reported adults April to August.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Ferris & Lafontaine reported the larval host and immature stages is unknown.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ferris & Lafontaine stated "We take pleasure in naming this species in honor of the late E.L. Todd."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Tarache toddi. 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 toddi - Hodges#9159.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Tarache toddi - Hodges#9159.1
What is Tarache toddi - Hodges#9159.1?
Tarache toddi - Hodges#9159.1 (Tarache toddi) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Tarache toddi - Hodges#9159.1?
Ferris & Lafontaine listed the forewing length. ♂ 10-13 mm. ♀ 10-12 mm.
How do you identify Tarache toddi - Hodges#9159.1?
Ferris & Lafontaine stated DFW basal area nearly white in both sexes; dark brown distal area nearly uniformly brown with only a few scales of different color; orbicular spot nearly obsolete; reniform spot less prominent than in A. areli and A. geminocula , and without dark pupil. The description of the adult, including genitalia, is available in PDF . Determined by Jan Metlevski .
Where is Tarache toddi - Hodges#9159.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Ferris & Lafontaine stated Tarache toddi occurs in dry forest clearings, desert canyons, riparian and reef areas from 2900-7600' (885-2320 m). |
| Range | Ferris & Lafontaine reported the range to include southern California to western Texas, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Montana and eastern Oregon. Holotype ♂ from San Rafael Reef area, Emery Co., Utah. |
What does Tarache toddi - Hodges#9159.1 eat?
The diet of the Tarache toddi - Hodges#9159.1 includes Ferris & Lafontaine reported the larval host and immature stages is unknown..
When is Tarache toddi - Hodges#9159.1 active?
Tarache toddi - Hodges#9159.1: seasonal activity - Ferris & Lafontaine reported adults April to August..