Anacampsis consonella - Hodges#2233.1
Anacampsis consonella
This record describes Anacampsis consonella (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The adult is externally very similar to A. rhoifructella but can be differentiated from it on basis of phenology, appearance of mature larva, and genital morphology of both genders. Genitalia:
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
Deciduous forest.
Geographic Range
Eastern USA and southeastern Canada.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larva is a leaf feeder on Viburnum spp.
Life History
Univoltine. Mature larva in May (central Illinois), in a characteristic leaf shelter that is identical to that of A. rhoifructella , then pupating and spending ["the rest of the year"-- needs clarification of flight period ] as an adult. Life cycle images: leaf shelter; young larva; older larva; pupa; adult
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin meaning "harmonious."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Anacampsis consonella. 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 consonella - Hodges#2233.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Terry Harrison; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , marcie oconnor , Chuck Sexton , Randy Hardy , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Anacampsis consonella - Hodges#2233.1
What is Anacampsis consonella - Hodges#2233.1?
Anacampsis consonella - Hodges#2233.1 (Anacampsis consonella) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Anacampsis consonella - Hodges#2233.1?
The adult is externally very similar to A. rhoifructella but can be differentiated from it on basis of phenology, appearance of mature larva, and genital morphology of both genders. Genitalia:
Where is Anacampsis consonella - Hodges#2233.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Deciduous forest. |
| Range | Eastern USA and southeastern Canada. |
What does Anacampsis consonella - Hodges#2233.1 eat?
The diet of the Anacampsis consonella - Hodges#2233.1 includes The larva is a leaf feeder on Viburnum spp..
What is the life cycle of a Anacampsis consonella - Hodges#2233.1?
Univoltine. Mature larva in May (central Illinois), in a characteristic leaf shelter that is identical to that of A. rhoifructella , then pupating and spending [the rest of the year-- needs clarification of flight period ] as an adult. Life cycle images: leaf shelter; young larva; older larva; pupa; adult