Battaristis pasadenae - Hodges#2228
Battaristis pasadenae
This record describes Battaristis pasadenae (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
Known from southern California. Holotype male: Pasadena, California, September 21, 1934.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Powell and Opler reared them from the root crowns of snakeweed ( Gutierrezia ) and goldenbush ( Isocoma ) infested with the larvae of tortricids Sonia and Eucosma , surmising that Battaristis pasadenae may scavenge abandoned insect galleries.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the type location.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Battaristis pasadenae. 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 Battaristis pasadenae - Hodges#2228
How big is Battaristis pasadenae - Hodges#2228?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 11-12 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 4.2-6 mm. |
Where is Battaristis pasadenae - Hodges#2228 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Range | Known from southern California. Holotype |
| Male | Pasadena, California, September 21, 1934. |
What does Battaristis pasadenae - Hodges#2228 eat?
The diet of the Battaristis pasadenae - Hodges#2228 includes Powell and Opler reared them from the root crowns of snakeweed ( Gutierrezia ) and goldenbush ( Isocoma ) infested with the larvae of tortricids Sonia and Eucosma , surmising that Battaristis pasadenae may scavenge abandoned insect galleries..