Glyphipterix bifasciata - Hodges#2339
Glyphipterix bifasciata
This record describes Glyphipterix bifasciata (species). Recorded family: Glyphipterigidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewing basal half has two white bands fully crossing the wing and three white subapical chevron shaped patches at the coastal margin. (distinctive) Large photo of pinned adult at University of California, Berkeley Diurnal but adults have been collected at blacklights.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Yponomeutoidea
- Family
- Glyphipterigidae (Sedge and False Diamondback Moths)
- Subfamily
- Glyphipteriginae
- Genus
- Glyphipterix
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Chaparral and wooded canyons.
Geographic Range
Widespread along the Pacific Coast of California to southern Alaska with some records from the Great Basin. ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults usually fly from June to July but have been collected as late as September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host unknown.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin meaning "two-banded" for the "two white fasciae" on the wings.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Glyphipterix bifasciata. 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 Glyphipterix bifasciata - Hodges#2339 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Glyphipterix bifasciata - Hodges#2339
What is Glyphipterix bifasciata - Hodges#2339?
Glyphipterix bifasciata - Hodges#2339 (Glyphipterix bifasciata) is a species in the family Glyphipterigidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Glyphipterix bifasciata - Hodges#2339?
Forewing length 5-8 mm.
How do you identify Glyphipterix bifasciata - Hodges#2339?
Forewing basal half has two white bands fully crossing the wing and three white subapical chevron shaped patches at the coastal margin. (distinctive) Large photo of pinned adult at University of California, Berkeley
Where is Glyphipterix bifasciata - Hodges#2339 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Chaparral and wooded canyons. |
| Range | Widespread along the Pacific Coast of California to southern Alaska with some records from the Great Basin. ( 3 ) |
What does Glyphipterix bifasciata - Hodges#2339 eat?
The diet of the Glyphipterix bifasciata - Hodges#2339 includes Larval host unknown..
When is Glyphipterix bifasciata - Hodges#2339 active?
Glyphipterix bifasciata - Hodges#2339: seasonal activity - Adults usually fly from June to July but have been collected as late as September..