Tripudia flavofasciata - Hodges#9009
Tripudia flavofasciata
This record describes Tripudia flavofasciata (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description is available online in the print references below. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD) ( 4 ) See comments on photos.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Cobubathinae
- Genus
- Tripudia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Arizona to Indiana to North Carolina and south to Central America. ( 5 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 3 ) , ( 6 ) Type Locality: USA: Alabama, Demopolis. ( 7 ) Moth Photographers Group map Bug Guide map
Seasonal Activity
Most records of adults are from May to September. ( 4 ) , ( 3 ) , ( 6 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host unknown. ( 6 )
Life History
Hostplant unknown? The moth photographed below seemed very interested in Justicia americana (Water-willow), though no oviposition was observed:
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Tripudia flavofasciata. 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 Tripudia flavofasciata - Hodges#9009 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Mike Quinn , Maury Heiman , Robert Lord Zimlich
Frequently Asked Questions About Tripudia flavofasciata - Hodges#9009
What is Tripudia flavofasciata - Hodges#9009?
Tripudia flavofasciata - Hodges#9009 (Tripudia flavofasciata) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Tripudia flavofasciata - Hodges#9009?
Wingspan 12 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Tripudia flavofasciata - Hodges#9009?
The original description is available online in the print references below. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD) ( 4 ) See comments on photos.
Where is Tripudia flavofasciata - Hodges#9009 found?
Range: Arizona to Indiana to North Carolina and south to Central America. ( 5 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 3 ) , ( 6 ) Type Locality: USA: Alabama, Demopolis. ( 7 ) Moth Photographers Group map Bug Guide map
What does Tripudia flavofasciata - Hodges#9009 eat?
The diet of the Tripudia flavofasciata - Hodges#9009 includes Larval host unknown. ( 6 ).
When is Tripudia flavofasciata - Hodges#9009 active?
Tripudia flavofasciata - Hodges#9009: seasonal activity - Most records of adults are from May to September. ( 4 ) , ( 3 ) , ( 6 ).
What is the life cycle of a Tripudia flavofasciata - Hodges#9009?
Hostplant unknown? The moth photographed below seemed very interested in Justicia americana (Water-willow), though no oviposition was observed: