Agonopterix clemensella - Hodges#0862
Agonopterix clemensella
This record describes Agonopterix clemensella (species). Recorded family: Depressariidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Chambers (1876) original description as Gelechia clemensella is available in the print references. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Depressariidae
- Subfamily
- Depressariinae
- Genus
- Agonopterix
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Near hostplants in damp woods and meadows.
Geographic Range
Eastern North America. , Moth Photographers Group - large range map with some collection dates.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts include: ( 5 ) Many native and non-native Umbelliferae, with a few listed below. Snakeroot, Sanicula gregaria (Raf.) K.M. Pryer & L.R. Phillippe. Longstyle sweetroot, Osmorhiza longistylis (Torr.) DC. Meadow ziza, Zizia aptera (A. Gray) Fernald.
Life History
Larva; larva in silk shelter; pupa; adult
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Agonopterix clemensella. 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 Agonopterix clemensella - Hodges#0862 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , marcie oconnor
Frequently Asked Questions About Agonopterix clemensella - Hodges#0862
What is Agonopterix clemensella - Hodges#0862?
Agonopterix clemensella - Hodges#0862 (Agonopterix clemensella) is a species in the family Depressariidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Agonopterix clemensella - Hodges#0862?
Chambers (1876) reported a wingspan of 3/4" or about 19 mm.
How do you identify Agonopterix clemensella - Hodges#0862?
Chambers (1876) original description as Gelechia clemensella is available in the print references. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 )
Where is Agonopterix clemensella - Hodges#0862 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Near hostplants in damp woods and meadows. |
| Range | Eastern North America. , Moth Photographers Group - large range map with some collection dates. |
What does Agonopterix clemensella - Hodges#0862 eat?
The diet of the Agonopterix clemensella - Hodges#0862 includes Larval hosts include: ( 5 ) Many native and non-native Umbelliferae, with a few listed below. Snakeroot, Sanicula gregaria (Raf.) K.M. Pryer & L.R. Phillippe. Longstyle sweetroot, Osmorhiza longistylis (Torr.) DC. Meadow ziza, Zizia aptera (A. Gray) Fernald..
What is the life cycle of a Agonopterix clemensella - Hodges#0862?
Larva; larva in silk shelter; pupa; adult