Ufeus hulstii - Hodges#11052.1
Ufeus hulstii
This record describes Ufeus hulstii (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewing markings limited to light and dark gray antemedial and postmedial lines. The forewing color is even with a gloss when fresh. The antemedial and postmedial lines are similar, dark gray adjacent to the median area and light gray outside the median area. The antemedial line is irregular, zig-zagged near the trailing margin. The postmedial line is smoothly convex toward the outer margin, smooth with short teeth on the veins. No other markings are present .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Xylenini
- Genus
- Ufeus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
In the Pacific Northwest, this species is "most commonly collected on dry ridges at middle to high elevations along the east slope of the Cascade Range" .
Geographic Range
Records from British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho .
Seasonal Activity
July-August .
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ufeus hulstii. 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 Ufeus hulstii - Hodges#11052.1 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Ufeus hulstii - Hodges#11052.1
What is Ufeus hulstii - Hodges#11052.1?
Ufeus hulstii - Hodges#11052.1 (Ufeus hulstii) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Ufeus hulstii - Hodges#11052.1?
Forewing length: 20-21 mm .
How do you identify Ufeus hulstii - Hodges#11052.1?
Forewing markings limited to light and dark gray antemedial and postmedial lines. The forewing color is even with a gloss when fresh. The antemedial and postmedial lines are similar, dark gray adjacent to the median area and light gray outside the median area. The antemedial line is irregular, zig-zagged near the trailing margin. The postmedial line is smoothly convex toward the outer margin, smooth with short teeth on the veins. No other markings are present .
Where is Ufeus hulstii - Hodges#11052.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | In the Pacific Northwest, this species is most commonly collected on dry ridges at middle to high elevations along the east slope of the Cascade Range . |
| Range | Records from British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho . |
What does Ufeus hulstii - Hodges#11052.1 eat?
The diet of the Ufeus hulstii - Hodges#11052.1 includes Unknown ..
When is Ufeus hulstii - Hodges#11052.1 active?
Ufeus hulstii - Hodges#11052.1: seasonal activity - July-August ..