Lampronia oregonella - Hodges#0176
Lampronia oregonella
This record describes Lampronia oregonella (species). Recorded family: Prodoxidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing cinnamon brown, with a cream white basal transverse band, a second transverse band on mid wing, and a costal spot that extends about 2/3 across the wing . |
| Hindwing | Hindwing medium gray . |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Adeloidea
- Family
- Prodoxidae (Yucca Moths and Allies)
- Subfamily
- Lamproniinae
- Genus
- Lampronia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Dry open pine forest and subalpine meadows .
Geographic Range
British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Colorado .
Seasonal Activity
BugGuide records from July.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heuchera (Saxifragaceae)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lampronia oregonella. 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 Lampronia oregonella - Hodges#0176 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Lampronia oregonella - Hodges#0176
What is Lampronia oregonella - Hodges#0176?
Lampronia oregonella - Hodges#0176 (Lampronia oregonella) is a species in the family Prodoxidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Lampronia oregonella - Hodges#0176?
Wingspan: 21-24 mm .
How do you identify Lampronia oregonella - Hodges#0176?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing cinnamon brown, with a cream white basal transverse band, a second transverse band on mid wing, and a costal spot that extends about 2/3 across the wing . |
| Hindwing | Hindwing medium gray . |
Where is Lampronia oregonella - Hodges#0176 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Dry open pine forest and subalpine meadows . |
| Range | British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Colorado . |
What does Lampronia oregonella - Hodges#0176 eat?
The diet of the Lampronia oregonella - Hodges#0176 includes Heuchera (Saxifragaceae).
When is Lampronia oregonella - Hodges#0176 active?
Lampronia oregonella - Hodges#0176: seasonal activity - BugGuide records from July..