Nemapogon multistriatella - Hodges#0269
Nemapogon multistriatella
This record describes Nemapogon multistriatella (species). Recorded family: Tineidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Head | Top of head has long haired (scaled) white with brown mixed in at center. Front of face is whitish, hair flattened. Palpi long, folded; yellowish-white, underside brown. Antenna: Short, about half the wing length; somewhat thickened, brown on top, paler on underside. Segment 1 white. |
| Thorax | White, intermixed with brown. Wings: White speckled with brown and with dark brown longitudinal lines and blocks. Fringe checkered, matching wing color; brown dots intermixed and a brown streak or stripe about mid-way on long fringe. Hindwings pale grayish, brown speckled. |
| Legs | Legs whitish, speckled with brown. Feet striped brown and white. |
| Abdomen | Yellowish-brown on top side, reddish-yellow on underside. Types: Syntype Tinea multistriatella female by Dietz, 1905. MCZ#2878. Locality: Toronto, Ontario. In the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Cambridge, Mass. Lacks location label. Syntype Tinea multistriatella female by Dietz, 1905. Locality: Plummer’s Island, Maryland. In the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tineoidea
- Family
- Tineidae (Clothes Moths)
- Subfamily
- Nemapogoninae
- Genus
- Nemapogon
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Deciduous forests.
Geographic Range
Eastern half of U.S., Oklahoma; Ontario & Quebec
Seasonal Activity
April, May; again in August.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Bracket fungus
Life History
Two generations per year. Bred from bracket fungi on beech stumps.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Nemapogon multistriatella. 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 Nemapogon multistriatella - Hodges#0269 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr; Additional contributions by lee_penner
Frequently Asked Questions About Nemapogon multistriatella - Hodges#0269
What is Nemapogon multistriatella - Hodges#0269?
Nemapogon multistriatella - Hodges#0269 (Nemapogon multistriatella) is a species in the family Tineidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Nemapogon multistriatella - Hodges#0269?
8 to 10 mm long. Wingspan 16 to 17 mm.
How do you identify Nemapogon multistriatella - Hodges#0269?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Head | Top of head has long haired (scaled) white with brown mixed in at center. Front of face is whitish, hair flattened. Palpi long, folded; yellowish-white, underside brown. Antenna: Short, about half the wing length; somewhat thickened, brown on top, paler on underside. Segment 1 white. |
| Thorax | White, intermixed with brown. Wings: White speckled with brown and with dark brown longitudinal lines and blocks. Fringe checkered, matching wing color; brown dots intermixed and a brown streak or stripe about mid-way on long fringe. Hindwings pale grayish, brown speckled. |
| Legs | Legs whitish, speckled with brown. Feet striped brown and white. |
| Abdomen | Yellowish-brown on top side, reddish-yellow on underside. |
Where is Nemapogon multistriatella - Hodges#0269 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Deciduous forests. |
| Range | Eastern half of U.S., Oklahoma; Ontario & Quebec |
What does Nemapogon multistriatella - Hodges#0269 eat?
The diet of the Nemapogon multistriatella - Hodges#0269 includes Bracket fungus.
When is Nemapogon multistriatella - Hodges#0269 active?
Nemapogon multistriatella - Hodges#0269: seasonal activity - April, May; again in August..
What is the life cycle of a Nemapogon multistriatella - Hodges#0269?
Two generations per year. Bred from bracket fungi on beech stumps.