Ulolonche orbiculata - Hodges#10574
Ulolonche orbiculata
This record describes Ulolonche orbiculata (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - forewing brownish-gray with irregular dark gray subterminal area and oblong white patch or streak beside reniform spot; black marks along costa, and dark chevron-shaped markings near middle of wing; hindwing dark gray, paler toward base. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 4 )
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
Saskatchewan and Alberta, to Arizona, New Mexico, northern Texas. ( 3 ) , ( 5 )
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period is March to July. ( 5 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ulolonche orbiculata. 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 orbiculata - Hodges#10574 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Ulolonche orbiculata - Hodges#10574
What is Ulolonche orbiculata - Hodges#10574?
Ulolonche orbiculata - Hodges#10574 (Ulolonche orbiculata) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Ulolonche orbiculata - Hodges#10574?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 26-30 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 10-13 mm. ( 3 ) |
How do you identify Ulolonche orbiculata - Hodges#10574?
Adult - forewing brownish-gray with irregular dark gray subterminal area and oblong white patch or streak beside reniform spot; black marks along costa, and dark chevron-shaped markings near middle of wing; hindwing dark gray, paler toward base. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 4 )
Where is Ulolonche orbiculata - Hodges#10574 found?
Range: Saskatchewan and Alberta, to Arizona, New Mexico, northern Texas. ( 3 ) , ( 5 )
When is Ulolonche orbiculata - Hodges#10574 active?
Ulolonche orbiculata - Hodges#10574: seasonal activity - The main flight period is March to July. ( 5 ).