Ulolonche dilecta - Hodges#10572
Ulolonche dilecta
This record describes Ulolonche dilecta (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Perigea dilecta Edwards, and the Hampson (1888) description as Hyssia dilecta are available in the print references below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Eriopygini
- Genus
- Ulolonche
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
California to Wyoming, and western Texas. ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) , ( 8 ) Also recorded from Oregon, (Klamath County) ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most often reported from April through November. ( 7 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host is unknown. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ulolonche dilecta. 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 Ulolonche dilecta - Hodges#10572 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich
Frequently Asked Questions About Ulolonche dilecta - Hodges#10572
What is Ulolonche dilecta - Hodges#10572?
Ulolonche dilecta - Hodges#10572 (Ulolonche dilecta) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Ulolonche dilecta - Hodges#10572?
Forewing length 15-16 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Ulolonche dilecta - Hodges#10572?
The original description as Perigea dilecta Edwards, and the Hampson (1888) description as Hyssia dilecta are available in the print references below.
Where is Ulolonche dilecta - Hodges#10572 found?
Range: California to Wyoming, and western Texas. ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) , ( 8 ) Also recorded from Oregon, (Klamath County) ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Ulolonche dilecta - Hodges#10572 eat?
The diet of the Ulolonche dilecta - Hodges#10572 includes The larval host is unknown. ( 3 ).
When is Ulolonche dilecta - Hodges#10572 active?
Ulolonche dilecta - Hodges#10572: seasonal activity - Adults are most often reported from April through November. ( 7 ).