Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella - Hodges#1985
Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella
This record describes Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Gelechia gallaeasterella Kellicott is available in the print references below. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 ) Genitalia: Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella is the host for at least two Copidosoma species. (Chalcid Wasps).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Gelechiidae (Twirler Moths)
- Subfamily
- Gelechiinae
- Tribe
- Gnorimoschemini
- Genus
- Gnorimoschema
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Widespread throughout North America. ( 4 ) , ( 5 )
Seasonal Activity
The adults are most common from June to October. ( 6 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts include the following. Solidago sp. (goldenrod). ( 7 ) Aster umbellatus Mill. (parasol whitetop). ( 8 )
Life History
The larvae form spindle galls on the host plant. ( 7 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella. 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 Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella - Hodges#1985 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella - Hodges#1985
What is Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella - Hodges#1985?
Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella - Hodges#1985 (Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella - Hodges#1985?
Kellicott 1878) reported a wingspan of 20 mm.
How do you identify Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella - Hodges#1985?
The original description as Gelechia gallaeasterella Kellicott is available in the print references below. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 ) Genitalia:
Where is Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella - Hodges#1985 found?
Range: Widespread throughout North America. ( 4 ) , ( 5 )
What does Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella - Hodges#1985 eat?
The diet of the Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella - Hodges#1985 includes Larval hosts include the following. Solidago sp. (goldenrod). ( 7 ) Aster umbellatus Mill. (parasol whitetop). ( 8 ).
When is Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella - Hodges#1985 active?
Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella - Hodges#1985: seasonal activity - The adults are most common from June to October. ( 6 ).
What is the life cycle of a Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella - Hodges#1985?
The larvae form spindle galls on the host plant. ( 7 )