Grote's Satyr - Hodges#11051
Ufeus satyricus
This record describes Ufeus satyricus (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Lafontaine & Walsh revised description in PDF. Wagner et al. has photo of larva.
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
Geographic Range
Coast to coast across central and southern Canada, south in the east to Pennsylvania and Illinois, south in the west to southern Arizona and California.
Seasonal Activity
Most records between March and April and again between October and November.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Lafontaine & Walsh report the larval hosts as poplar and, in the west, cottonwood. Other sources include alder, willow ( Salix ), and quaking aspen. , , ,
Life History
The larvae and adults of Ufeus are known to hide by day under bark at the base of large trees. The larvae are often found up-to 20 meters or more from their food source in the tree canopy. ( 6 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ufeus satyricus. 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 Grote's Satyr - Hodges#11051 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy , Fyn Kynd
Frequently Asked Questions About Grote's Satyr - Hodges#11051
What is Grote's Satyr - Hodges#11051?
Grote's Satyr - Hodges#11051 (Ufeus satyricus) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Grote's Satyr - Hodges#11051?
Forewing length 16-22 mm. ( 4 ) Larva to about 35 mm. ( 5 )
How do you identify Grote's Satyr - Hodges#11051?
Lafontaine & Walsh revised description in PDF. Wagner et al. has photo of larva.
Where is Grote's Satyr - Hodges#11051 found?
Range: Coast to coast across central and southern Canada, south in the east to Pennsylvania and Illinois, south in the west to southern Arizona and California.
What does Grote's Satyr - Hodges#11051 eat?
The diet of the Grote's Satyr - Hodges#11051 includes Lafontaine & Walsh report the larval hosts as poplar and, in the west, cottonwood. Other sources include alder, willow ( Salix ), and quaking aspen. , , ,.
When is Grote's Satyr - Hodges#11051 active?
Grote's Satyr - Hodges#11051: seasonal activity - Most records between March and April and again between October and November..
What is the life cycle of a Grote's Satyr - Hodges#11051?
The larvae and adults of Ufeus are known to hide by day under bark at the base of large trees. The larvae are often found up-to 20 meters or more from their food source in the tree canopy. ( 6 )