Hystrichophora taleana - Hodges#3395
Hystrichophora taleana
This record describes Hystrichophora taleana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Heinrich did not include this species in his revision of Eucosminae as he found it impossible to recognize from the description. ( 4 )
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
Geographic Range
Records from North Dakota and Minnesota, south to Oklahoma. Type locality: Illinois (Mr. Thos. E. Bean , ).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Leadplant, False Wild Indigo ( Amorpha fruticosa ) ( Terry Harrison )
Life History
Leaf shelter; larva; adult
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin talea meaning "twig, stick."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hystrichophora taleana. 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 taleana - Hodges#3395 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Hystrichophora taleana - Hodges#3395
What is Hystrichophora taleana - Hodges#3395?
Hystrichophora taleana - Hodges#3395 (Hystrichophora taleana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hystrichophora taleana - Hodges#3395?
Wingspan 18 mm (Grote, 1878).
Where is Hystrichophora taleana - Hodges#3395 found?
Range: Records from North Dakota and Minnesota, south to Oklahoma. Type locality: Illinois (Mr. Thos. E. Bean , ).
What does Hystrichophora taleana - Hodges#3395 eat?
The diet of the Hystrichophora taleana - Hodges#3395 includes Leadplant, False Wild Indigo ( Amorpha fruticosa ) ( Terry Harrison ).
What is the life cycle of a Hystrichophora taleana - Hodges#3395?
Leaf shelter; larva; adult