Argyresthia thoracella - Hodges#2480
Argyresthia thoracella
This record describes Argyresthia thoracella (species). Recorded family: Argyresthiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description of Argyresthia thoracella Busck, is available online in the print references below. This could be a complex of species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Yponomeutoidea
- Family
- Argyresthiidae (Shiny Head-Standing Moths)
- Genus
- Argyresthia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Areas of juniper growth. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
Eastern California, Nevada. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) The species was originally described from northern Arizona. ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
The few confirmed records are from May and August.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae are associated with Juniperus sp. (juniper). ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Argyresthia thoracella. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Argyresthia thoracella - Hodges#2480
What is Argyresthia thoracella - Hodges#2480?
Argyresthia thoracella - Hodges#2480 (Argyresthia thoracella) is a species in the family Argyresthiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Argyresthia thoracella - Hodges#2480?
Wingspan about 9 mm.
How do you identify Argyresthia thoracella - Hodges#2480?
The original description of Argyresthia thoracella Busck, is available online in the print references below.
Where is Argyresthia thoracella - Hodges#2480 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Areas of juniper growth. ( 3 ) |
| Range | Eastern California, Nevada. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) The species was originally described from northern Arizona. ( 3 ) |
What does Argyresthia thoracella - Hodges#2480 eat?
The diet of the Argyresthia thoracella - Hodges#2480 includes Larvae are associated with Juniperus sp. (juniper). ( 3 ).
When is Argyresthia thoracella - Hodges#2480 active?
Argyresthia thoracella - Hodges#2480: seasonal activity - The few confirmed records are from May and August..