Viridemas galena - Hodges#10023
Viridemas galena
This record describes Viridemas galena (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wagner, et al (2008, p. 50, figs. 37 a-b) illustrates the genitalia for tribe placement.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Amphipyrinae
- Tribe
- Psaphidini
- Genus
- Viridemas
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Mountains of southern Arizona, oak grasslands. ( 4 )
Geographic Range
Southern Arizona and at least one record from Napa County, California; Mexico. ( 3 ) , ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
July and August records. ( 5 ) , ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Poole (2013) reports the host plant and immature stages are unknown. ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Viridemas galena. 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 Viridemas galena - Hodges#10023 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Viridemas galena - Hodges#10023
What is Viridemas galena - Hodges#10023?
Viridemas galena - Hodges#10023 (Viridemas galena) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Viridemas galena - Hodges#10023?
Smith (1908) listed the wingspan as 29-33 mm.
How do you identify Viridemas galena - Hodges#10023?
Wagner, et al (2008, p. 50, figs. 37 a-b) illustrates the genitalia for tribe placement.
Where is Viridemas galena - Hodges#10023 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mountains of southern Arizona, oak grasslands. ( 4 ) |
| Range | Southern Arizona and at least one record from Napa County, California; Mexico. ( 3 ) , ( 3 ) |
What does Viridemas galena - Hodges#10023 eat?
The diet of the Viridemas galena - Hodges#10023 includes Poole (2013) reports the host plant and immature stages are unknown. ( 4 ).
When is Viridemas galena - Hodges#10023 active?
Viridemas galena - Hodges#10023: seasonal activity - July and August records. ( 5 ) , ( 4 ).