Lepidotarphius perornatella - Hodges#2346.5
Lepidotarphius perornatella
This record describes Lepidotarphius perornatella (species). Recorded family: Glyphipterigidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Lepidotarphius perornatella can be easily distinguished from any other described species of North American micromoth by the metallic blue-green coloration of the head, thorax and basal three-fifths of the forewings, and the bright orange distal two-fifths of the forewing .
Wikipedia reference for Lepidotarphius perornatella: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepidotarphius.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Yponomeutoidea
- Family
- Glyphipterigidae (Sedge and False Diamondback Moths)
- Subfamily
- Glyphipteriginae
- Genus
- Lepidotarphius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Near the edges of ponds and streams where their host plant grows .
Geographic Range
In North America, this species was documented in 2017 from a single site in Iowa. Subsequent images submitted to BugGuide extend the known range of this adventive species to WI and IL as of 2019.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Acorus spp.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lepidotarphius perornatella. 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 Lepidotarphius perornatella - Hodges#2346.5 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Lepidotarphius perornatella - Hodges#2346.5
What is Lepidotarphius perornatella - Hodges#2346.5?
Lepidotarphius perornatella - Hodges#2346.5 (Lepidotarphius perornatella) is a species in the family Glyphipterigidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Lepidotarphius perornatella - Hodges#2346.5?
FWL: 13 to 18 mm (Arita & Heppner 1992).
How do you identify Lepidotarphius perornatella - Hodges#2346.5?
Lepidotarphius perornatella can be easily distinguished from any other described species of North American micromoth by the metallic blue-green coloration of the head, thorax and basal three-fifths of the forewings, and the bright orange distal two-fifths of the forewing .
Where is Lepidotarphius perornatella - Hodges#2346.5 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Near the edges of ponds and streams where their host plant grows . |
| Range | In North America, this species was documented in 2017 from a single site in Iowa. Subsequent images submitted to BugGuide extend the known range of this adventive species to WI and IL as of 2019. |
What does Lepidotarphius perornatella - Hodges#2346.5 eat?
The diet of the Lepidotarphius perornatella - Hodges#2346.5 includes Acorus spp..