Faculta triangulella - Hodges#2207
Faculta triangulella
This record describes Faculta triangulella (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Faculta triangulella - Hodges#2207 (Faculta triangulella) 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 Gelechiini, superfamily Gelechioidea. This species belongs to the genus Faculta. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Busck listed the wingspan 12-13 mm.. Active during There are records from March to May. Very possible longer flight period..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Gelechiidae (Twirler Moths)
- Subfamily
- Gelechiinae
- Tribe
- Gelechiini
- Genus
- Faculta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern California and Arizona. Syntypes from Bright Angel and Williams, Arizona.
Seasonal Activity
There are records from March to May. Very possible longer flight period.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Faculta triangulella. 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 Faculta triangulella - Hodges#2207
What is Faculta triangulella - Hodges#2207?
Faculta triangulella - Hodges#2207 (Faculta triangulella) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Faculta triangulella - Hodges#2207?
Busck listed the wingspan 12-13 mm.
Where is Faculta triangulella - Hodges#2207 found?
Range: Southern California and Arizona. Syntypes from Bright Angel and Williams, Arizona.
When is Faculta triangulella - Hodges#2207 active?
Faculta triangulella - Hodges#2207: seasonal activity - There are records from March to May. Very possible longer flight period..