Eccritothrix guenterella - Hodges#0422
Eccritothrix guenterella
This record describes Eccritothrix guenterella (species). Recorded family: Tineidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Summary of Chambers description. |
| Forewings | Forewings straw color and dusted with brownish gray scales. The head is a shade deeper yellow. There are two small brownish gray spots in the middle of the forewing, the one nearest the costal margin is usually less distinct, and a third more distinct spot at the end of the disc. |
| Hindwings | Hindwings shiny pale or whitish yellow. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tineoidea
- Family
- Tineidae (Clothes Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tineinae
- Genus
- Eccritothrix
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eccritothrix trimaculella occurs in much of eastern North America. , Holotype collected in Kentucky.
Seasonal Activity
The flight period appears to be May to September. ( 5 ) , ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eccritothrix guenterella. 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 Eccritothrix guenterella - Hodges#0422 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Eccritothrix guenterella - Hodges#0422
What is Eccritothrix guenterella - Hodges#0422?
Eccritothrix guenterella - Hodges#0422 (Eccritothrix guenterella) is a species in the family Tineidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Eccritothrix guenterella - Hodges#0422?
Chambers listed a wingspan of 7/16 inch. [11.1125 mm.]
How do you identify Eccritothrix guenterella - Hodges#0422?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Summary of Chambers description. |
| Forewings | Forewings straw color and dusted with brownish gray scales. The head is a shade deeper yellow. There are two small brownish gray spots in the middle of the forewing, the one nearest the costal margin is usually less distinct, and a third more distinct spot at the end of the disc. |
| Hindwings | Hindwings shiny pale or whitish yellow. |
Where is Eccritothrix guenterella - Hodges#0422 found?
Range: Eccritothrix trimaculella occurs in much of eastern North America. , Holotype collected in Kentucky.
When is Eccritothrix guenterella - Hodges#0422 active?
Eccritothrix guenterella - Hodges#0422: seasonal activity - The flight period appears to be May to September. ( 5 ) , ( 3 ).