Ulolonche disticha - Hodges#10573
Ulolonche disticha
This record describes Ulolonche disticha (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Caradrina disticha Morrison, and the Hampson 1905 description as Hyssia disticha are in the print references below. Adult: forewing light grayish-brown on basal half, medium grayish-brown on distal half, separated by blackish diagonal band that contains a right-angled notch touching lower corner of pale reniform spot; dark patch at costa inside subterminal line; hindwing dark gray, paler toward base.
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
Southern California to Texas, north to Alberta. ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) , ( 8 ) , ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
The flight period is March through October. ( 9 ) Apparently two flights in Texas.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host and life history unknown. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ulolonche disticha. 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 disticha - Hodges#10573 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Ulolonche disticha - Hodges#10573
What is Ulolonche disticha - Hodges#10573?
Ulolonche disticha - Hodges#10573 (Ulolonche disticha) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Ulolonche disticha - Hodges#10573?
Forewing length 12-14 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Ulolonche disticha - Hodges#10573?
The original description as Caradrina disticha Morrison, and the Hampson 1905 description as Hyssia disticha are in the print references below. Adult: forewing light grayish-brown on basal half, medium grayish-brown on distal half, separated by blackish diagonal band that contains a right-angled notch touching lower corner of pale reniform spot; dark patch at costa inside subterminal line; hindwing dark gray, paler toward base.
Where is Ulolonche disticha - Hodges#10573 found?
Range: Southern California to Texas, north to Alberta. ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) , ( 8 ) , ( 3 )
What does Ulolonche disticha - Hodges#10573 eat?
The diet of the Ulolonche disticha - Hodges#10573 includes Larval host and life history unknown. ( 3 ).
When is Ulolonche disticha - Hodges#10573 active?
Ulolonche disticha - Hodges#10573: seasonal activity - The flight period is March through October. ( 9 ) Apparently two flights in Texas..