One-lined Zale - Hodges#8716
Zale unilineata
This record describes Zale unilineata (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: See Smith, John B. 1908 under Print References below. Larvae: See Clark, H. L., 1917 under Print References below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Erebinae
- Tribe
- Omopterini
- Genus
- Zale
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
overgrown fields, woodlots, fencerows, parks, and woodlands
Geographic Range
Manitoba to New Brunswick, south to Georgia and west to northern Arkansas
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Black Locust
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: At Words by William Whitaker , "unilineata" translates from latin to "one-lined".
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Zale unilineata. 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 One-lined Zale - Hodges#8716 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Maury Heiman , marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About One-lined Zale - Hodges#8716
What is One-lined Zale - Hodges#8716?
One-lined Zale - Hodges#8716 (Zale unilineata) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is One-lined Zale - Hodges#8716?
wingspan 4-5 cm larva to 5cm
How do you identify One-lined Zale - Hodges#8716?
Adult: See Smith, John B. 1908 under Print References below. Larvae: See Clark, H. L., 1917 under Print References below.
Where is One-lined Zale - Hodges#8716 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | overgrown fields, woodlots, fencerows, parks, and woodlands |
| Range | Manitoba to New Brunswick, south to Georgia and west to northern Arkansas |
What does One-lined Zale - Hodges#8716 eat?
The diet of the One-lined Zale - Hodges#8716 includes Black Locust.