Deoclona yuccasella - Hodges#2311
Deoclona yuccasella
This record describes Deoclona yuccasella (species). Recorded family: Autostichidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - uniformly tan head, thorax, and forewing. Hindwing white. See original description in Print References. Genitalia: Rarely seen in the field, apparently not attracted to lights and may be diurnal.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Autostichidae
- Subfamily
- Deocloninae
- Genus
- Deoclona
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
California. Types: Los Angeles, California (bred from larvae by Mr. Koebele ).
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly late in the season after seed pods split open.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae bore in the dry seed pods of chaparral yucca ( Hesperoyucca whipplei ). , ,
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the host plant.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Deoclona yuccasella. 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 Deoclona yuccasella - Hodges#2311 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Randy Hardy; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Kyhl Austin , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Deoclona yuccasella - Hodges#2311
What is Deoclona yuccasella - Hodges#2311?
Deoclona yuccasella - Hodges#2311 (Deoclona yuccasella) is a species in the family Autostichidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Deoclona yuccasella - Hodges#2311?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 16.2-20.0 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 5.5-9.5 mm. |
How do you identify Deoclona yuccasella - Hodges#2311?
Adult - uniformly tan head, thorax, and forewing. Hindwing white. See original description in Print References. Genitalia:
Where is Deoclona yuccasella - Hodges#2311 found?
Range: California. Types: Los Angeles, California (bred from larvae by Mr. Koebele ).
What does Deoclona yuccasella - Hodges#2311 eat?
The diet of the Deoclona yuccasella - Hodges#2311 includes Larvae bore in the dry seed pods of chaparral yucca ( Hesperoyucca whipplei ). , ,.
When is Deoclona yuccasella - Hodges#2311 active?
Deoclona yuccasella - Hodges#2311: seasonal activity - Adults fly late in the season after seed pods split open..