Anacampsis agrimoniella - Hodges#2230
Anacampsis agrimoniella
This record describes Anacampsis agrimoniella (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - forewing slender with pointed tip, basal half medium gray, apical half dark gray to blackish; thick white band crosses wing about two-thirds from base (inner margin of band straight-edged, outer margin broadens at costa). Larva - between leaves of agrimony; pink when young, later dull green with black tubercles and pale brown head and cervical shield.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Gelechiidae (Twirler Moths)
- Subfamily
- Anacampsinae
- Tribe
- Anacampsini
- Genus
- Anacampsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Woodlands, wood edges.
Geographic Range
Ontario and New York to Florida ( 5 ) , west to Illinois.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts include Agrimonia eupatoria and Agrimonia gryposepala . ( 6 )
Life History
Larva, larva in leaf shelter; pupa; adult; mated adults
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the host plant genus.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Anacampsis agrimoniella. 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 Anacampsis agrimoniella - Hodges#2230 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by anitagould , Maury Heiman , marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Anacampsis agrimoniella - Hodges#2230
What is Anacampsis agrimoniella - Hodges#2230?
Anacampsis agrimoniella - Hodges#2230 (Anacampsis agrimoniella) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Anacampsis agrimoniella - Hodges#2230?
Wingspan 10-12 mm. Total length 6-7 mm. ( 4 )
How do you identify Anacampsis agrimoniella - Hodges#2230?
Adult - forewing slender with pointed tip, basal half medium gray, apical half dark gray to blackish; thick white band crosses wing about two-thirds from base (inner margin of band straight-edged, outer margin broadens at costa). Larva - between leaves of agrimony; pink when young, later dull green with black tubercles and pale brown head and cervical shield.
Where is Anacampsis agrimoniella - Hodges#2230 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Woodlands, wood edges. |
| Range | Ontario and New York to Florida ( 5 ) , west to Illinois. |
What does Anacampsis agrimoniella - Hodges#2230 eat?
The diet of the Anacampsis agrimoniella - Hodges#2230 includes Larval hosts include Agrimonia eupatoria and Agrimonia gryposepala . ( 6 ).
What is the life cycle of a Anacampsis agrimoniella - Hodges#2230?
Larva, larva in leaf shelter; pupa; adult; mated adults