Pelochrista canariana - Hodges#3013
Pelochrista canariana
This record describes Pelochrista canariana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - see original description in Print References.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Eucosmini
- Genus
- Pelochrista
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Records from California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. , Described material: Stockton, UT (Tom Spalding , Aug, 1st to 11th); Utah (O.C. Poling , July); southwestern Colorado (W.G. Dietz , July 11th and 14th); Glenwood Springs, CO (W.G. Dietz, Aug,). Note: Kearfott lists "W.E. Dietz" for the Colorado specimens which is likely in error. For other descriptions in this paper he notes "W.G. Dietz" in Colorado.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Powell & Opler (2006) reared them in Nevada from the roots of yellow rabbitbrush ( Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus ) where the larvae had bored. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the "canary-yellow" features of the moth.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pelochrista canariana. 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 Pelochrista canariana - Hodges#3013 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Pelochrista canariana - Hodges#3013
What is Pelochrista canariana - Hodges#3013?
Pelochrista canariana - Hodges#3013 (Pelochrista canariana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pelochrista canariana - Hodges#3013?
Wingspan 28-34 mm.
How do you identify Pelochrista canariana - Hodges#3013?
Adult - see original description in Print References.
Where is Pelochrista canariana - Hodges#3013 found?
Range: Records from California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. , Described material: Stockton, UT (Tom Spalding , Aug, 1st to 11th); Utah (O.C. Poling , July); southwestern Colorado (W.G. Dietz , July 11th and 14th); Glenwood Springs, CO (W.G. Dietz, Aug,). Note: Kearfott lists W.E. Dietz for the Colorado specimens which is likely in error. For other descriptions in this paper he notes W.G. Dietz in Colorado.
What does Pelochrista canariana - Hodges#3013 eat?
The diet of the Pelochrista canariana - Hodges#3013 includes Powell & Opler (2006) reared them in Nevada from the roots of yellow rabbitbrush ( Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus ) where the larvae had bored. ( 3 ).