Acrolophus spilotus - Hodges#0382.1
Acrolophus spilotus
This record describes Acrolophus spilotus (species). Recorded family: Tineidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The speckled forewing pattern usually distinguishes this species from all other Acrolophus . The speckling may not be visible in extremely dark or worn specimens ).
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
Only definitely recorded from Florida .
Seasonal Activity
Apparently bivoltine: 23 March to 15 May and 29 July to 13 September .
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: spilotus refers to the small dark scale clusters usually present on the forewings of unrubbed specimens .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Acrolophus spilotus. 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 spilotus - Hodges#0382.1 (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Acrolophus spilotus - Hodges#0382.1
What is Acrolophus spilotus - Hodges#0382.1?
Acrolophus spilotus - Hodges#0382.1 (Acrolophus spilotus) is a species in the family Tineidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Acrolophus spilotus - Hodges#0382.1?
♂ 5-7 mm FW Female unknown
How do you identify Acrolophus spilotus - Hodges#0382.1?
The speckled forewing pattern usually distinguishes this species from all other Acrolophus . The speckling may not be visible in extremely dark or worn specimens ).
Where is Acrolophus spilotus - Hodges#0382.1 found?
Range: Only definitely recorded from Florida .
What does Acrolophus spilotus - Hodges#0382.1 eat?
The diet of the Acrolophus spilotus - Hodges#0382.1 includes Unknown ..
When is Acrolophus spilotus - Hodges#0382.1 active?
Acrolophus spilotus - Hodges#0382.1: seasonal activity - Apparently bivoltine: 23 March to 15 May and 29 July to 13 September ..