Oegoconia deauratella
This record describes Oegoconia deauratella (species). Recorded family: Autostichidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Oegoconia quadripuncta, Oegoconia caradjai and Oegoconia deauratella can only be reliably separated by genitalia dissection . Where this examination process has not been carried out records should be submitted as Oegoconia quadripuncta agg. The larvae, like those of O. quadripuncta , probably feed on dried and decaying vegetable matter, though this has yet to be clarified. Distributed mainly in the south-east of England, with a couple of records from Ireland, though it is probably awaiting discovery elsewhere. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as local. No additional images available for this species.
Wikipedia reference for Oegoconia deauratella: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oegoconia deauratella.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Autostichidae (Concealer Moths)
- Subfamily
- Oegoconiinae
- Genus
- Oegoconia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Hedgerows and woodland.
Seasonal Activity
July to end of September.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae, like those of
Additional species information
Recorded status
Distributed mainly in the south-east of England, with a couple of records from Ireland, though it is probably awaiting discovery elsewhere. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as local.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Oegoconia deauratella. 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 Oegoconia deauratella (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Oegoconia deauratella
What is Oegoconia deauratella?
Oegoconia deauratella is a species in the family Autostichidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Oegoconia deauratella found?
Habitat: Hedgerows and woodland.
When is Oegoconia deauratella active?
Oegoconia deauratella: seasonal activity - July to end of September..
What is the life cycle of a Oegoconia deauratella?
The larvae, like those of