Chionodes nanodella - Hodges#2095
Chionodes nanodella
This record describes Chionodes nanodella (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
- Gelechiinae
- Tribe
- Gelechiini
- Genus
- Chionodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Larvae are usually found at base of plants on decaying vegetation.
Geographic Range
Southern California and Channel Islands. , ,
Seasonal Activity
Powell & Opler reported March to June, August to September records. Moth Photographers Group has records from January to August, October, and November.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Chionodes nanodella. 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 nanodella - Hodges#2095 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Chionodes nanodella - Hodges#2095
How big is Chionodes nanodella - Hodges#2095?
Forewing length 4.5-6.5 mm.
Where is Chionodes nanodella - Hodges#2095 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Larvae are usually found at base of plants on decaying vegetation. |
| Range | Southern California and Channel Islands. , |
When is Chionodes nanodella - Hodges#2095 active?
Chionodes nanodella - Hodges#2095: seasonal activity - Powell & Opler reported March to June, August to September records. Moth Photographers Group has records from January to August, October, and November..