Clepsis penetralis - Hodges#3688.1
Clepsis penetralis
This record describes Clepsis penetralis (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Kruse & Powell 2014 mention subtle differences is wing pattern which tend to separate C. penetralis from C. peritana , however, the distinction does not seem to apply with respect to the California population on C. peritana . Compare BOLD:ABZ6564 (California population of C. peritana ), BOLD:ABY9168 (Eastern population of C. peritana ), and BOLD:AAA5258 ( C. penetralis ).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Archipini
- Genus
- Clepsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Known from Utah and Colorado with two records from Vermont. BugGuide and MPG records from Washington and across southern Canada. , Type locality: Logan, Utah.
Seasonal Activity
Late June to early September.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Clepsis penetralis. 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 Clepsis penetralis - Hodges#3688.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Beatriz Moisset; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Chuck Sexton , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Clepsis penetralis - Hodges#3688.1
What is Clepsis penetralis - Hodges#3688.1?
Clepsis penetralis - Hodges#3688.1 (Clepsis penetralis) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Clepsis penetralis - Hodges#3688.1?
Forewing length 6-7.5 mm.
Where is Clepsis penetralis - Hodges#3688.1 found?
Range: Known from Utah and Colorado with two records from Vermont. BugGuide and MPG records from Washington and across southern Canada. , Type locality: Logan, Utah.
When is Clepsis penetralis - Hodges#3688.1 active?
Clepsis penetralis - Hodges#3688.1: seasonal activity - Late June to early September..