Exoteleia anomala - Hodges#1840.1
Exoteleia anomala
This record describes Exoteleia anomala (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Exoteleia anomala - Hodges#1840.1 (Exoteleia anomala) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, commonly known as twirler moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Gelechiinae, tribe Litini, superfamily Gelechioidea. This species belongs to the genus Exoteleia. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Hodges listed the forewing length as 4-5 mm.. Active during April to October..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Gelechiidae (Twirler Moths)
- Subfamily
- Gelechiinae
- Tribe
- Litini
- Genus
- Exoteleia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Arizona to Mississippi.
Seasonal Activity
April to October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Pinus sp. (pine).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Exoteleia anomala. 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 Exoteleia anomala - Hodges#1840.1
What is Exoteleia anomala - Hodges#1840.1?
Exoteleia anomala - Hodges#1840.1 (Exoteleia anomala) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Exoteleia anomala - Hodges#1840.1?
Hodges (1985) listed the forewing length as 4-5 mm.
Where is Exoteleia anomala - Hodges#1840.1 found?
Range: Arizona to Mississippi.
What does Exoteleia anomala - Hodges#1840.1 eat?
The diet of the Exoteleia anomala - Hodges#1840.1 includes Pinus sp. (pine)..
When is Exoteleia anomala - Hodges#1840.1 active?
Exoteleia anomala - Hodges#1840.1: seasonal activity - April to October..