Apachea barberella - Hodges#0947
Apachea barberella
This record describes Apachea barberella (species). Recorded family: Depressariidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Busck included a description of the adult. Clarke described the genitalia of both sexes and places in the new genus Apachea .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Depressariidae
- Subfamily
- Depressariinae
- Genus
- Apachea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary (1982) reported adults at Kitt Peak, 7,000', Pima County, Arizona. PDF
Geographic Range
Powell & Opler reported the species from central California , Utah and Arizona to eastern Colorado. Confirmed Montana record in the guide. Holotype ♂ from Williams, Coconino County, Arizona. Moth Photographers Group map .
Seasonal Activity
Powell & Opler (2009) reported the larvae collected in May emerged in June. Adults were collected throughout the winter months. ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Powell & Opler (2009) mentioned Ptelea L. (hoptree) was documented as a larval host in Arizona and central California. ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Busck stated "This very distinct species is named after the collector, Mr. Herbert S. Barber, who, with Mr. E. A. Schwarz, has added a valuable contribution of Tineina from this interesting locality to the National Museum."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Apachea barberella. 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 Apachea barberella - Hodges#0947 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Apachea barberella - Hodges#0947
What is Apachea barberella - Hodges#0947?
Apachea barberella - Hodges#0947 (Apachea barberella) is a species in the family Depressariidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Apachea barberella - Hodges#0947?
Busck reported a wingspan of 28 mm. Powell & Opler listed the forewing length 9-13 mm.
How do you identify Apachea barberella - Hodges#0947?
Busck included a description of the adult. Clarke described the genitalia of both sexes and places in the new genus Apachea .
Where is Apachea barberella - Hodges#0947 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary (1982) reported adults at Kitt Peak, 7,000', Pima County, Arizona. PDF |
| Range | Powell & Opler reported the species from central California , Utah and Arizona to eastern Colorado. Confirmed Montana record in the guide. Holotype ♂ from Williams, Coconino County, Arizona. Moth Photographers Group map . |
What does Apachea barberella - Hodges#0947 eat?
The diet of the Apachea barberella - Hodges#0947 includes Powell & Opler (2009) mentioned Ptelea L. (hoptree) was documented as a larval host in Arizona and central California. ( 5 ).
When is Apachea barberella - Hodges#0947 active?
Apachea barberella - Hodges#0947: seasonal activity - Powell & Opler (2009) reported the larvae collected in May emerged in June. Adults were collected throughout the winter months. ( 5 ).