Coelopoeta phaceliae - Hodges#1076.1
Coelopoeta phaceliae
This record describes Coelopoeta phaceliae (species). Recorded family: Pterolonchidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Coelopoeta phaceliae - Hodges#1076.1 (Coelopoeta phaceliae) is a species in the family Pterolonchidae, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the superfamily Gelechioidea. This species belongs to the genus Coelopoeta. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Forewing length 4.5-6 mm.. Active during Larvae present in leaf mines April to May in coastal areas, late May to early July in the mountains..
Wikipedia reference for Coelopoeta phaceliae: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coelopoeta_phaceliae.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Pterolonchidae
- Genus
- Coelopoeta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Known only from the northern half of California. , ,
Seasonal Activity
Larvae present in leaf mines April to May in coastal areas, late May to early July in the mountains. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae are leaf miners and have been reared on silverleaf phacelia ( Phacelia hastata ), California phacelia ( P. californica ), tall phacelia ( P. procera ) and changeable phacelia ( P. mutabilis ). ,
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific name phaceliae from the host plant genus Phacelia .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Coelopoeta phaceliae. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Coelopoeta phaceliae - Hodges#1076.1
What is Coelopoeta phaceliae - Hodges#1076.1?
Coelopoeta phaceliae - Hodges#1076.1 (Coelopoeta phaceliae) is a species in the family Pterolonchidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Coelopoeta phaceliae - Hodges#1076.1?
Forewing length 4.5-6 mm.
Where is Coelopoeta phaceliae - Hodges#1076.1 found?
Range: Known only from the northern half of California. , ,
What does Coelopoeta phaceliae - Hodges#1076.1 eat?
The diet of the Coelopoeta phaceliae - Hodges#1076.1 includes Larvae are leaf miners and have been reared on silverleaf phacelia ( Phacelia hastata ), California phacelia ( P. californica ), tall phacelia ( P. procera ) and changeable phacelia ( P. mutabilis ). ,.
When is Coelopoeta phaceliae - Hodges#1076.1 active?
Coelopoeta phaceliae - Hodges#1076.1: seasonal activity - Larvae present in leaf mines April to May in coastal areas, late May to early July in the mountains. ( 3 ).