Signate Quaker - Hodges#10627
Tricholita signata
This record describes Tricholita signata (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing dark orange or brown crossed by 3 or 4 darker lines; reniform spot mostly white (some individuals show no white); ST line wavy, stops short of apex; diffuse pale patch usually present at apex hindwing dark brownish-gray Genitalia: ♂
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Eriopygini
- Genus
- Tricholita
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
eastern two-thirds of US and southeastern half of Canada
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from July to September
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on low-growing plants such as dandelion and plantain; low-growing non-woody plants especially the mature caterpillars in spring ; inside pods of White Wild Indigo - ( MJ Hatfield )
Life History
One generation with mature caterpillars in spring; eggs sometimes laid in goldenrod heads larva; larva in White Wild Indigo pod; adult observations of larvae - Henry Bird 1925 (PDF)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Tricholita signata. 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 Signate Quaker - Hodges#10627 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by marcie oconnor , Robert H. Biagi , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Signate Quaker - Hodges#10627
What is Signate Quaker - Hodges#10627?
Signate Quaker - Hodges#10627 (Tricholita signata) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Signate Quaker - Hodges#10627?
wingspan 28-38 mm
How do you identify Signate Quaker - Hodges#10627?
Adult: forewing dark orange or brown crossed by 3 or 4 darker lines; reniform spot mostly white (some individuals show no white); ST line wavy, stops short of apex; diffuse pale patch usually present at apex hindwing dark brownish-gray Genitalia: ♂
Where is Signate Quaker - Hodges#10627 found?
Range: eastern two-thirds of US and southeastern half of Canada
What does Signate Quaker - Hodges#10627 eat?
The diet of the Signate Quaker - Hodges#10627 includes larvae feed on low-growing plants such as dandelion and plantain; low-growing non-woody plants especially the mature caterpillars in spring ; inside pods of White Wild Indigo - ( MJ Hatfield ).
When is Signate Quaker - Hodges#10627 active?
Signate Quaker - Hodges#10627: seasonal activity - adults fly from July to September.
What is the life cycle of a Signate Quaker - Hodges#10627?
One generation with mature caterpillars in spring; eggs sometimes laid in goldenrod heads larva; larva in White Wild Indigo pod; adult observations of larvae - Henry Bird 1925 (PDF)