Hystrichophora stygiana - Hodges#3391
Hystrichophora stygiana
This record describes Hystrichophora stygiana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - variable, nearly black to gray, light tan to whitish. ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Enarmoniini
- Genus
- Hystrichophora
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Mountains. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
Powell & Opler report range from Alaska to California and Colorado. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae bore in the roots of bush lupines ( Lupinus ). , ,
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin stygius (from the River Styx) meaning "dark and gloomy, or infernal and hellish."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hystrichophora stygiana. 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 Hystrichophora stygiana - Hodges#3391 (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason J. Dombroskie; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Hystrichophora stygiana - Hodges#3391
What is Hystrichophora stygiana - Hodges#3391?
Hystrichophora stygiana - Hodges#3391 (Hystrichophora stygiana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hystrichophora stygiana - Hodges#3391?
Wingspan 25-31 mm. , Forewing length 10-14.5 mm.
How do you identify Hystrichophora stygiana - Hodges#3391?
Adult - variable, nearly black to gray, light tan to whitish. ( 3 )
Where is Hystrichophora stygiana - Hodges#3391 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mountains. ( 3 ) |
| Range | Powell & Opler report range from Alaska to California and Colorado. ( 3 ) |
What does Hystrichophora stygiana - Hodges#3391 eat?
The diet of the Hystrichophora stygiana - Hodges#3391 includes Larvae bore in the roots of bush lupines ( Lupinus ). , ,.