Acrolophus pyramellus - Hodges#0377
Acrolophus pyramellus
This record describes Acrolophus pyramellus (species). Recorded family: Tineidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Eulepiste pyramellus Barnes & McDunnough, and the revised description by Hasbrouck are in the print references below. Photo determined by Peter Jump.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tineoidea
- Family
- Tineidae (Clothes Moths)
- Subfamily
- Acrolophinae
- Genus
- Acrolophus (Tubeworm Moths)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Powell and Opler reported the range to include California to Arizona and Nevada; Baja California. , , Holotype ♂ collected by Barnes at Pyramid Lake, Nevada.
Seasonal Activity
Powell and Opler reported a late March to early September flight.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Powell and Opler did not list a host but mentioned most in the group are root feeders of grass species.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Acrolophus pyramellus. 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 Acrolophus pyramellus - Hodges#0377 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Acrolophus pyramellus - Hodges#0377
What is Acrolophus pyramellus - Hodges#0377?
Acrolophus pyramellus - Hodges#0377 (Acrolophus pyramellus) is a species in the family Tineidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Acrolophus pyramellus - Hodges#0377?
Barnes & McDunnough listed a wingspan of 23 mm. Powell and Opler listed the forewing length 8.5-11 mm.
How do you identify Acrolophus pyramellus - Hodges#0377?
The original description as Eulepiste pyramellus Barnes & McDunnough, and the revised description by Hasbrouck are in the print references below. Photo determined by Peter Jump.
Where is Acrolophus pyramellus - Hodges#0377 found?
Range: Powell and Opler reported the range to include California to Arizona and Nevada; Baja California. , , Holotype ♂ collected by Barnes at Pyramid Lake, Nevada.
What does Acrolophus pyramellus - Hodges#0377 eat?
The diet of the Acrolophus pyramellus - Hodges#0377 includes Powell and Opler did not list a host but mentioned most in the group are root feeders of grass species..
When is Acrolophus pyramellus - Hodges#0377 active?
Acrolophus pyramellus - Hodges#0377: seasonal activity - Powell and Opler reported a late March to early September flight..