Gnorimoschema septentrionella - Hodges#2000
Gnorimoschema septentrionella
This record describes Gnorimoschema septentrionella (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Vazrick Nazari identified Nolie Schneider's moth as Gnorimoschema septentrionella Fyles, 1911. It is a gall-maker on Aster and is part of a complex of species that includes gallaesolidaginis, gallaesterella, gibsonella, salinaris etc, all of whom are closely related and variable, however this one is distinct enough for me to be able to identify with confidence. The type locality is Wakefield QC.
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.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Gall-makers on Aster (Asteraceae), including Aster junceus and A. novae-angliae, A. pilosus, A. simplex and A. praeltus as hosts
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Gnorimoschema septentrionella. 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 septentrionella - Hodges#2000 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robert Lord Zimlich; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Gnorimoschema septentrionella - Hodges#2000
What is Gnorimoschema septentrionella - Hodges#2000?
Gnorimoschema septentrionella - Hodges#2000 (Gnorimoschema septentrionella) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Gnorimoschema septentrionella - Hodges#2000?
Vazrick Nazari identified Nolie Schneider's moth as Gnorimoschema septentrionella Fyles, 1911. It is a gall-maker on Aster and is part of a complex of species that includes gallaesolidaginis, gallaesterella, gibsonella, salinaris etc, all of whom are closely related and variable, however this one is distinct enough for me to be able to identify with confidence. The type locality is Wakefield QC.
What does Gnorimoschema septentrionella - Hodges#2000 eat?
The diet of the Gnorimoschema septentrionella - Hodges#2000 includes Gall-makers on Aster (Asteraceae), including Aster junceus and A. novae-angliae, A. pilosus, A. simplex and A. praeltus as hosts.