Dichomeris barnesiella - Hodges#2290
Dichomeris barnesiella
This record describes Dichomeris barnesiella (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Busck description is available online in the print references below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Gelechiidae (Twirler Moths)
- Subfamily
- Dichomeridinae
- Genus
- Dichomeris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern Arizona. ( 5 ) Holotype ♂, Redington, Pima County, Arizona, United States. ( 6 )
Seasonal Activity
May and September. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Busck did not mention a host plant.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named in honor of Dr. William Barnes.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Dichomeris barnesiella. 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 Dichomeris barnesiella - Hodges#2290 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Dichomeris barnesiella - Hodges#2290
What is Dichomeris barnesiella - Hodges#2290?
Dichomeris barnesiella - Hodges#2290 (Dichomeris barnesiella) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Dichomeris barnesiella - Hodges#2290?
Busck listed a wingspan of 17 mm.
How do you identify Dichomeris barnesiella - Hodges#2290?
Busck description is available online in the print references below.
Where is Dichomeris barnesiella - Hodges#2290 found?
Range: Southern Arizona. ( 5 ) Holotype ♂, Redington, Pima County, Arizona, United States. ( 6 )
What does Dichomeris barnesiella - Hodges#2290 eat?
The diet of the Dichomeris barnesiella - Hodges#2290 includes Busck did not mention a host plant..
When is Dichomeris barnesiella - Hodges#2290 active?
Dichomeris barnesiella - Hodges#2290: seasonal activity - May and September. ( 4 ).