Aristotelia adceanotha - Hodges#1726
Aristotelia adceanotha
This record describes Aristotelia adceanotha (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Aristotelia adceanotha - Hodges#1726 (Aristotelia adceanotha) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, commonly known as twirler moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Anomologinae, superfamily Gelechioidea. This species belongs to the genus Aristotelia. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Powell & Opler listed the forewing length 4.5-5 mm. Wingspan 11-12 mm. Mature larvae to 8 mm.. Active during Adults have been recorded from March to October..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Gelechiidae (Twirler Moths)
- Subfamily
- Anomologinae
- Genus
- Aristotelia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
California; Nevada . , Moth Photographers Group has records from California to Oregon(?)
Seasonal Activity
Adults have been recorded from March to October. ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae have been collected on Ceanothus cuneatus (Hook.) Nutt. (buckbrush). ,
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the larval host genus.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Aristotelia adceanotha. 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 Aristotelia adceanotha - Hodges#1726 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Aristotelia adceanotha - Hodges#1726
What is Aristotelia adceanotha - Hodges#1726?
Aristotelia adceanotha - Hodges#1726 (Aristotelia adceanotha) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Aristotelia adceanotha - Hodges#1726?
Powell & Opler listed the forewing length 4.5-5 mm. Wingspan 11-12 mm. Mature larvae to 8 mm.
Where is Aristotelia adceanotha - Hodges#1726 found?
Range: California; Nevada . , Moth Photographers Group has records from California to Oregon(?)
What does Aristotelia adceanotha - Hodges#1726 eat?
The diet of the Aristotelia adceanotha - Hodges#1726 includes Larvae have been collected on Ceanothus cuneatus (Hook.) Nutt. (buckbrush). ,.
When is Aristotelia adceanotha - Hodges#1726 active?
Aristotelia adceanotha - Hodges#1726: seasonal activity - Adults have been recorded from March to October. ( 5 ).