Anemosella nevalis - Hodges#5546
Anemosella nevalis
This record describes Anemosella nevalis (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Chrysauginae
- Genus
- Anemosella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern California, Nevada, Arizona. Holotype from Clark County, Nevada.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be April to July.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Anemosella nevalis. 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 Anemosella nevalis - Hodges#5546 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Anemosella nevalis - Hodges#5546
How big is Anemosella nevalis - Hodges#5546?
Barnes & Benjamin (1925) listed the wingspan 21-24 mm.
Where is Anemosella nevalis - Hodges#5546 found?
Range: Southern California, Nevada, Arizona. Holotype from Clark County, Nevada.
When is Anemosella nevalis - Hodges#5546 active?
Anemosella nevalis - Hodges#5546: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be April to July..