Pale-headed Aspen Leafroller Moth - Hodges#2243
Anacampsis niveopulvella
This record describes Anacampsis niveopulvella (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Chambers (1875) original description as Gelechia niveopulvella available in the print refernces .
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
Moth Photographers Group map Furniss et al reported the species to be transcontinental.
Seasonal Activity
Powell & Opler (2009) reported July and August. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Powell & Opler (2009) listed two host plants. ( 3 ) Salix Populus
Life History
Furniss et al reported the larvae roll and tie the leaves of Populus tremuloides but do not cause major damage.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin meaning "dusted with snow," for the wings "densely dusted with white."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Anacampsis niveopulvella. 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 Pale-headed Aspen Leafroller Moth - Hodges#2243 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Pale-headed Aspen Leafroller Moth - Hodges#2243
What is Pale-headed Aspen Leafroller Moth - Hodges#2243?
Pale-headed Aspen Leafroller Moth - Hodges#2243 (Anacampsis niveopulvella) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pale-headed Aspen Leafroller Moth - Hodges#2243?
Furniss et al reported a wingspan of 12 mm. Powell & Opler listed the forewing length 7.5-9 mm.
How do you identify Pale-headed Aspen Leafroller Moth - Hodges#2243?
Chambers (1875) original description as Gelechia niveopulvella available in the print refernces .
Where is Pale-headed Aspen Leafroller Moth - Hodges#2243 found?
Range: Moth Photographers Group map Furniss et al reported the species to be transcontinental.
What does Pale-headed Aspen Leafroller Moth - Hodges#2243 eat?
The diet of the Pale-headed Aspen Leafroller Moth - Hodges#2243 includes Powell & Opler (2009) listed two host plants. ( 3 ) Salix Populus.
When is Pale-headed Aspen Leafroller Moth - Hodges#2243 active?
Pale-headed Aspen Leafroller Moth - Hodges#2243: seasonal activity - Powell & Opler (2009) reported July and August. ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Pale-headed Aspen Leafroller Moth - Hodges#2243?
Furniss et al reported the larvae roll and tie the leaves of Populus tremuloides but do not cause major damage.