Chionodes petalumensis - Hodges#2107
Chionodes petalumensis
This record describes Chionodes petalumensis (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Detailed description can be found in MONA Fascicle 7-6 which can be accessed at the link below under citations. Genitalia:
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
British Columbia to southern California and east to Colorado and Arizona
Seasonal Activity
late March to early October (most common mid-June to August)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Chionodes petalumensis. 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 petalumensis - Hodges#2107 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Steve Morris; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Chionodes petalumensis - Hodges#2107
What is Chionodes petalumensis - Hodges#2107?
Chionodes petalumensis - Hodges#2107 (Chionodes petalumensis) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Chionodes petalumensis - Hodges#2107?
forewing length 6.7-9.0 mm
How do you identify Chionodes petalumensis - Hodges#2107?
Detailed description can be found in MONA Fascicle 7-6 which can be accessed at the link below under citations. Genitalia:
Where is Chionodes petalumensis - Hodges#2107 found?
Range: British Columbia to southern California and east to Colorado and Arizona
When is Chionodes petalumensis - Hodges#2107 active?
Chionodes petalumensis - Hodges#2107: seasonal activity - late March to early October (most common mid-June to August).