Chang Borer Moth - Hodges#9433
Xylomoia chagnoni
This record describes Xylomoia chagnoni (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Barnes & McDunnough original description is available online in the print references below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Apameini
- Genus
- Xylomoia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Northeastern U.S, southeastern Canada west to Quebec and Wyoming. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from May to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Uncertain but thought to be various grass species.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet in honor of insect collector Gustave Chagnon (1871-1966).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Xylomoia chagnoni. 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 Chang Borer Moth - Hodges#9433 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy , dennepj10
Frequently Asked Questions About Chang Borer Moth - Hodges#9433
What is Chang Borer Moth - Hodges#9433?
Chang Borer Moth - Hodges#9433 (Xylomoia chagnoni) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Chang Borer Moth - Hodges#9433?
Wingspan average 29-30 mm.
How do you identify Chang Borer Moth - Hodges#9433?
Barnes & McDunnough original description is available online in the print references below.
Where is Chang Borer Moth - Hodges#9433 found?
Range: Northeastern U.S, southeastern Canada west to Quebec and Wyoming. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Chang Borer Moth - Hodges#9433 eat?
The diet of the Chang Borer Moth - Hodges#9433 includes Uncertain but thought to be various grass species..
When is Chang Borer Moth - Hodges#9433 active?
Chang Borer Moth - Hodges#9433: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from May to September..