Cameraria fletcherella - Hodges#0820
Cameraria fletcherella
This record describes Cameraria fletcherella (species). Recorded family: Gracillariidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Lithocolletis fletcherella Braun, is available in PDF or view online in the print references below. Difficult group that often requires dissection to determine. Determined (T) Terry Harrison
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gracillarioidea
- Family
- Gracillariidae (Leaf Blotch Miner Moths)
- Subfamily
- Lithocolletinae
- Genus
- Cameraria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Northeastern species. Holotype collected in Ottawa, Canada. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults appear to be most common from April to September. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host Quercus (oak) including Quercus alba (white oak)
Life History
Larvae are leaf miners.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet in honor of Dr. James Fletcher (1852–1908), botanist and entomologist of the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cameraria fletcherella. 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 Cameraria fletcherella - Hodges#0820 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Cameraria fletcherella - Hodges#0820
What is Cameraria fletcherella - Hodges#0820?
Cameraria fletcherella - Hodges#0820 (Cameraria fletcherella) is a species in the family Gracillariidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Cameraria fletcherella - Hodges#0820?
Wingspan 8.5-9 mm.
How do you identify Cameraria fletcherella - Hodges#0820?
The original description as Lithocolletis fletcherella Braun, is available in PDF or view online in the print references below. Difficult group that often requires dissection to determine. Determined (T) Terry Harrison
Where is Cameraria fletcherella - Hodges#0820 found?
Range: Northeastern species. Holotype collected in Ottawa, Canada. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Cameraria fletcherella - Hodges#0820 eat?
The diet of the Cameraria fletcherella - Hodges#0820 includes Larval host Quercus (oak) including Quercus alba (white oak).
When is Cameraria fletcherella - Hodges#0820 active?
Cameraria fletcherella - Hodges#0820: seasonal activity - Adults appear to be most common from April to September. ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Cameraria fletcherella - Hodges#0820?
Larvae are leaf miners.