Chionodes lictor - Hodges#2094.4
Chionodes lictor
This record describes Chionodes lictor (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
One of the few externally distinct species of Chionodes : the forewings are nearly shining white with black/dark-gray marks extending posteriorly from the costa just beyond base, at 1/3 length, at 2/3 length, and on the outer margin .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Gelechiidae (Twirler Moths)
- Subfamily
- Gelechiinae
- Tribe
- Gelechiini
- Genus
- Chionodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
"Occurs in the Klamath Mountains in southwestern Oregon south to Sonoma County, California" .
Seasonal Activity
Records from June and July .
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on Douglas-fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii ) .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Chionodes lictor. 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 Chionodes lictor - Hodges#2094.4 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Chionodes lictor - Hodges#2094.4
What is Chionodes lictor - Hodges#2094.4?
Chionodes lictor - Hodges#2094.4 (Chionodes lictor) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Chionodes lictor - Hodges#2094.4?
Forewing length: 7.0-7.5 mm .
How do you identify Chionodes lictor - Hodges#2094.4?
One of the few externally distinct species of Chionodes : the forewings are nearly shining white with black/dark-gray marks extending posteriorly from the costa just beyond base, at 1/3 length, at 2/3 length, and on the outer margin .
Where is Chionodes lictor - Hodges#2094.4 found?
Range: Occurs in the Klamath Mountains in southwestern Oregon south to Sonoma County, California .
What does Chionodes lictor - Hodges#2094.4 eat?
The diet of the Chionodes lictor - Hodges#2094.4 includes Larvae feed on Douglas-fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii ) ..
When is Chionodes lictor - Hodges#2094.4 active?
Chionodes lictor - Hodges#2094.4: seasonal activity - Records from June and July ..