Solidago Pelochrista - Hodges#3142
Pelochrista cataclystiana
This record describes Pelochrista cataclystiana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing mostly orangish-brown with short pale oblique streaks along costa, and pale whitish T or Y shape projecting from outer margin into subterminal area near anal angle; hindwing pale gray.
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
New Brunswick to Florida, west to New Mexico, north to Illinois and Ontario.
Seasonal Activity
Adults have been recorded from early June to late September on Block Island , RI, possibly with a single extended flight peaking in August with highly asynchronous emergences. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on goldenrod ( Solidago spp.)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin cataclysmus meaning "deluge, flood, inundation."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pelochrista cataclystiana. 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 Solidago Pelochrista - Hodges#3142 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Tony-2 , anitagould , Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Solidago Pelochrista - Hodges#3142
What is Solidago Pelochrista - Hodges#3142?
Solidago Pelochrista - Hodges#3142 (Pelochrista cataclystiana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Solidago Pelochrista - Hodges#3142?
Wingspan about 16 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Solidago Pelochrista - Hodges#3142?
Adult: forewing mostly orangish-brown with short pale oblique streaks along costa, and pale whitish T or Y shape projecting from outer margin into subterminal area near anal angle; hindwing pale gray.
Where is Solidago Pelochrista - Hodges#3142 found?
Range: New Brunswick to Florida, west to New Mexico, north to Illinois and Ontario.
What does Solidago Pelochrista - Hodges#3142 eat?
The diet of the Solidago Pelochrista - Hodges#3142 includes Larvae feed on goldenrod ( Solidago spp.).
When is Solidago Pelochrista - Hodges#3142 active?
Solidago Pelochrista - Hodges#3142: seasonal activity - Adults have been recorded from early June to late September on Block Island , RI, possibly with a single extended flight peaking in August with highly asynchronous emergences. ( 4 ).