Anacampsis nonstrigella - Hodges#2244
Anacampsis nonstrigella
This record describes Anacampsis nonstrigella (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - basal two-thirds of fore wings dark olive, apical part deep blackish brown, with a few golden-brown scales just before apex.
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
Records from Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. , Busck specimens: Oak Station, Pennsylvania (Henry Engel ).
Seasonal Activity
Records from June through August. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin meaning "non-lined," as a contrast to Anacampsis tristrigella Walsingham, for which it is "very similar in size and shape, but is devoid of all the prominent white apical lines that is characteristic of that species."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Anacampsis nonstrigella. 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 nonstrigella - Hodges#2244 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Anacampsis nonstrigella - Hodges#2244
What is Anacampsis nonstrigella - Hodges#2244?
Anacampsis nonstrigella - Hodges#2244 (Anacampsis nonstrigella) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Anacampsis nonstrigella - Hodges#2244?
Wingspan: 15 mm.
How do you identify Anacampsis nonstrigella - Hodges#2244?
Adult - basal two-thirds of fore wings dark olive, apical part deep blackish brown, with a few golden-brown scales just before apex.
Where is Anacampsis nonstrigella - Hodges#2244 found?
Range: Records from Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. , Busck specimens: Oak Station, Pennsylvania (Henry Engel ).
When is Anacampsis nonstrigella - Hodges#2244 active?
Anacampsis nonstrigella - Hodges#2244: seasonal activity - Records from June through August. ( 3 ).