Battaristis concinnusella - Hodges#2225
Battaristis concinnusella
This record describes Battaristis concinnusella (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
V shaped subterminal line with black dot at the apex. (This mark shared with Battaristis nigratomella .) Genitalia: ♂
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Gelechiidae (Twirler Moths)
- Subfamily
- Anacampsinae
- Tribe
- Anacampsini
- Genus
- Battaristis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern Canada, much of the eastern United States and scattered records from the west as far as California. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates. Bug Guide - range map with monthly record of photos submitted to the guide.
Seasonal Activity
Most records are from April through October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts include: Solidago (goldenrod) * USDA plant profile Aster
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin meaning "neat, elegant, clever."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Battaristis concinnusella. 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 Battaristis concinnusella - Hodges#2225 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Chuck Sexton , Randy Hardy , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Battaristis concinnusella - Hodges#2225
What is Battaristis concinnusella - Hodges#2225?
Battaristis concinnusella - Hodges#2225 (Battaristis concinnusella) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Battaristis concinnusella - Hodges#2225?
Forewing length about 6 mm.
How do you identify Battaristis concinnusella - Hodges#2225?
V shaped subterminal line with black dot at the apex. (This mark shared with Battaristis nigratomella .) Genitalia: ♂
Where is Battaristis concinnusella - Hodges#2225 found?
Range: Southern Canada, much of the eastern United States and scattered records from the west as far as California. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates. Bug Guide - range map with monthly record of photos submitted to the guide.
What does Battaristis concinnusella - Hodges#2225 eat?
The diet of the Battaristis concinnusella - Hodges#2225 includes Larval hosts include: Solidago (goldenrod) * USDA plant profile Aster.
When is Battaristis concinnusella - Hodges#2225 active?
Battaristis concinnusella - Hodges#2225: seasonal activity - Most records are from April through October..