Chionodes luror - Hodges#2112.2
Chionodes luror
This record describes Chionodes luror (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The only Chionodes with a clear yellow forewing.
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
Habitat
Known only from high elevations (6,500'–8,500')
Geographic Range
Coconino, Yavapai, and Cochise Cos., AZ
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Chionodes luror. 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 luror - Hodges#2112.2 (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Aaron Hunt
Frequently Asked Questions About Chionodes luror - Hodges#2112.2
What is Chionodes luror - Hodges#2112.2?
Chionodes luror - Hodges#2112.2 (Chionodes luror) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Chionodes luror - Hodges#2112.2?
The only Chionodes with a clear yellow forewing.
Where is Chionodes luror - Hodges#2112.2 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Known only from high elevations (6,500'–8,500') |
| Range | Coconino, Yavapai, and Cochise Cos., AZ |