Agnippe laudatella - Hodges#1769
Agnippe laudatella
This record describes Agnippe laudatella (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Specimen determined by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 ) Genitalia:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Gelechiidae (Twirler Moths)
- Subfamily
- Gelechiinae
- Tribe
- Litini
- Genus
- Agnippe
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Foothills.
Geographic Range
Central and northern California. Holotype from Folsom, California in July.
Seasonal Activity
Moth Photographers Group displays March to October records. Powell & Opler reported adults from June to October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Powell & Opler reported Quercus douglasii Hook. & Arn. (Blue oak).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Agnippe laudatella. 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 Agnippe laudatella - Hodges#1769 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Agnippe laudatella - Hodges#1769
What is Agnippe laudatella - Hodges#1769?
Agnippe laudatella - Hodges#1769 (Agnippe laudatella) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Agnippe laudatella - Hodges#1769?
Powell & Opler listed the forewing length 4-4.7 mm. Walsingham listed a wingspan of 10.5 mm.
How do you identify Agnippe laudatella - Hodges#1769?
Specimen determined by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 ) Genitalia:
Where is Agnippe laudatella - Hodges#1769 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Foothills. |
| Range | Central and northern California. Holotype from Folsom, California in July. |
What does Agnippe laudatella - Hodges#1769 eat?
The diet of the Agnippe laudatella - Hodges#1769 includes Powell & Opler reported Quercus douglasii Hook. & Arn. (Blue oak)..
When is Agnippe laudatella - Hodges#1769 active?
Agnippe laudatella - Hodges#1769: seasonal activity - Moth Photographers Group displays March to October records. Powell & Opler reported adults from June to October..