Viridiseptis marina - Hodges#9403
Viridiseptis marina
This record describes Viridiseptis marina (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See updated description in Mustelin & Crabo Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD) :
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Xylenini
- Genus
- Viridiseptis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Mixed hardwood forests. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
California and southwest Oregon. ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults are reported from April to October. ( 6 ) , ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is unknown. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Viridiseptis marina. 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 Viridiseptis marina - Hodges#9403 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Viridiseptis marina - Hodges#9403
What is Viridiseptis marina - Hodges#9403?
Viridiseptis marina - Hodges#9403 (Viridiseptis marina) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Viridiseptis marina - Hodges#9403?
Wingspan 30-35 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Viridiseptis marina - Hodges#9403?
See updated description in Mustelin & Crabo Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD) :
Where is Viridiseptis marina - Hodges#9403 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mixed hardwood forests. ( 3 ) |
| Range | California and southwest Oregon. ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 3 ) |
What does Viridiseptis marina - Hodges#9403 eat?
The diet of the Viridiseptis marina - Hodges#9403 includes Larval host is unknown. ( 3 ).
When is Viridiseptis marina - Hodges#9403 active?
Viridiseptis marina - Hodges#9403: seasonal activity - Adults are reported from April to October. ( 6 ) , ( 3 ).