Anacampsis rhoifructella - Hodges#2248
Anacampsis rhoifructella
This record describes Anacampsis rhoifructella (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The adult is externally very similar to A. consonella but can be differentiated on basis of phenology, appearance of the mature larva, and genital morphology in both genders.
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 blackhaw ( Viburnum prunifolium ) (Harrison & Berenbaum, 2014). It does not feed on fruit (or any other part) of sumac, Rhus sp., as was incorrectly reported in the original description. On sumac, they live in silken galleries within fruit clusters in the spring and feed in the fruit spikes. ( 4 )
Life History
Univoltine. Mature larva in late April (central Illinois), about three weeks earlier than A. consonella , in a characteristic leaf shelter that is identical to that of A. consonella , then pupating and emerging as adult, in which stage it spends the rest of the year.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin rhoi + fructus meaning "sumac fruit," unfortunately a mistaken host plant association.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Anacampsis rhoifructella. 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 rhoifructella - Hodges#2248 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Childs; Additional contributions by Terry Harrison , Randy Hardy , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Anacampsis rhoifructella - Hodges#2248
What is Anacampsis rhoifructella - Hodges#2248?
Anacampsis rhoifructella - Hodges#2248 (Anacampsis rhoifructella) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Anacampsis rhoifructella - Hodges#2248?
Wingspan 15-18 mm.
How do you identify Anacampsis rhoifructella - Hodges#2248?
The adult is externally very similar to A. consonella but can be differentiated on basis of phenology, appearance of the mature larva, and genital morphology in both genders.
Where is Anacampsis rhoifructella - Hodges#2248 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Deciduous forest. |
| Range | Eastern USA and southeastern Canada. |
What does Anacampsis rhoifructella - Hodges#2248 eat?
The diet of the Anacampsis rhoifructella - Hodges#2248 includes The larva is a leaf feeder on blackhaw ( Viburnum prunifolium ) (Harrison & Berenbaum, 2014). It does not feed on fruit (or any other part) of sumac, Rhus sp., as was incorrectly reported in the original description. On sumac, they live in silken galleries within fruit clusters in the spring and feed in the fruit spikes. ( 4 ).
What is the life cycle of a Anacampsis rhoifructella - Hodges#2248?
Univoltine. Mature larva in late April (central Illinois), about three weeks earlier than A. consonella , in a characteristic leaf shelter that is identical to that of A. consonella , then pupating and emerging as adult, in which stage it spends the rest of the year.