Modest Quaker - Hodges#10569
Ulolonche modesta
This record describes Ulolonche modesta (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Dianthoecia modesta Morrison, and the Hampson (1905 ) description as Hyssia modesta , are in the print references below. Terminal space of forewing is usually a contrasting lighter blue-gray color. Photo determined by Hugh McGuinness & James Adams.
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
Eastern North America. ( 3 ) , ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
The flight period is February to September with most records April to June. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The host plant is unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ulolonche modesta. 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 Modest Quaker - Hodges#10569 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Modest Quaker - Hodges#10569
What is Modest Quaker - Hodges#10569?
Modest Quaker - Hodges#10569 (Ulolonche modesta) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Modest Quaker - Hodges#10569?
Morrison (1874) listed a wingspan of 28 mm.
How do you identify Modest Quaker - Hodges#10569?
The original description as Dianthoecia modesta Morrison, and the Hampson (1905 ) description as Hyssia modesta , are in the print references below. Terminal space of forewing is usually a contrasting lighter blue-gray color. Photo determined by Hugh McGuinness & James Adams.
Where is Modest Quaker - Hodges#10569 found?
Range: Eastern North America. ( 3 ) , ( 4 )
What does Modest Quaker - Hodges#10569 eat?
The diet of the Modest Quaker - Hodges#10569 includes The host plant is unknown..
When is Modest Quaker - Hodges#10569 active?
Modest Quaker - Hodges#10569: seasonal activity - The flight period is February to September with most records April to June. ( 4 ).