Tesagrotis corrodera - Hodges#10978.1
Tesagrotis corrodera
This record describes Tesagrotis corrodera (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pacific Northwest Moths has detailed description. Miller & Hammond (2003) describe the larvae and adult in PDF. ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Noctuini
- Genus
- Tesagrotis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Miller & Hammond (2003) reported the species occurs in pine forests, juniper woodlands, and sagebrush rangelands. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
British Columbia south along eastern side of Cascadei-Sierra Nevada to eastern central California. Also found in northeastern Nevada to southern Wyoming and western Colorado. ,
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period is August to October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on Purshia tridentata (bitterbrush).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Tesagrotis corrodera. 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 Tesagrotis corrodera - Hodges#10978.1 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Tesagrotis corrodera - Hodges#10978.1
What is Tesagrotis corrodera - Hodges#10978.1?
Tesagrotis corrodera - Hodges#10978.1 (Tesagrotis corrodera) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Tesagrotis corrodera - Hodges#10978.1?
Forewing length 15-19 mm.
How do you identify Tesagrotis corrodera - Hodges#10978.1?
Pacific Northwest Moths has detailed description. Miller & Hammond (2003) describe the larvae and adult in PDF. ( 3 )
Where is Tesagrotis corrodera - Hodges#10978.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Miller & Hammond (2003) reported the species occurs in pine forests, juniper woodlands, and sagebrush rangelands. ( 3 ) |
| Range | British Columbia south along eastern side of Cascadei-Sierra Nevada to eastern central California. Also found in northeastern Nevada to southern Wyoming and western Colorado. |
What does Tesagrotis corrodera - Hodges#10978.1 eat?
The diet of the Tesagrotis corrodera - Hodges#10978.1 includes Larvae feed on Purshia tridentata (bitterbrush)..
When is Tesagrotis corrodera - Hodges#10978.1 active?
Tesagrotis corrodera - Hodges#10978.1: seasonal activity - The main flight period is August to October..