Anacampsis lupinella - Hodges#2242
Anacampsis lupinella
This record describes Anacampsis lupinella (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Larva - Caterpillar dull green; head testaceous with a black spot on each side near eyes, cervical shield of the same color, partly edged below with black; tubercles black; in a slight web between leaves of lupine.
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
Geographic Range
e. US - e. Texas to the pan handle of Florida, north to Iowa, Illinois, s. Ontario and New York - Map Busck specimens: High Park, Toronto, Ontario, reared on Lupinus perennis (Dr. J. Fletcher ).
Seasonal Activity
May-July (MPG)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: sundial lupine ( Lupinus perennis ) ( 3 ) , also BugGuide records on both Baptisia bracteata leucophaea ( 4 ) and Baptisia tinctoria ( 5 ) (Fabaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from the host plant genus.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Anacampsis lupinella. 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 lupinella - Hodges#2242 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Anacampsis lupinella - Hodges#2242
What is Anacampsis lupinella - Hodges#2242?
Anacampsis lupinella - Hodges#2242 (Anacampsis lupinella) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Anacampsis lupinella - Hodges#2242?
Wingspan 12-14 mm. (Busck),
How do you identify Anacampsis lupinella - Hodges#2242?
Larva - Caterpillar dull green; head testaceous with a black spot on each side near eyes, cervical shield of the same color, partly edged below with black; tubercles black; in a slight web between leaves of lupine.
Where is Anacampsis lupinella - Hodges#2242 found?
Range: e. US - e. Texas to the pan handle of Florida, north to Iowa, Illinois, s. Ontario and New York - Map Busck specimens: High Park, Toronto, Ontario, reared on Lupinus perennis (Dr. J. Fletcher ).
What does Anacampsis lupinella - Hodges#2242 eat?
The diet of the Anacampsis lupinella - Hodges#2242 includes sundial lupine ( Lupinus perennis ) ( 3 ) , also BugGuide records on both Baptisia bracteata leucophaea ( 4 ) and Baptisia tinctoria ( 5 ) (Fabaceae).
When is Anacampsis lupinella - Hodges#2242 active?
Anacampsis lupinella - Hodges#2242: seasonal activity - May-July (MPG).