Pelochrista conspiciendana - Hodges#3143
Pelochrista conspiciendana
This record describes Pelochrista conspiciendana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pelochrista conspiciendana - Hodges#3143 (Pelochrista conspiciendana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, commonly known as tortricid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Olethreutinae, tribe Eucosmini, superfamily Tortricoidea. This species belongs to the genus Pelochrista. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Wingspan: 17-18 mm .. Active during Most records are from June to August ..
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
"Extends from the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast and from southern Alberta to the Mexican border." ( 3 ) . Types: Stockton, UT (Tom Spalding , VII-4-4, VI-27-4); Loma Linda, San Bernardino County, CA; Eureka, UT (Tom Spalding, V-31-10); St. Ignatius, MT.
Seasonal Activity
Most records are from June to August ( 3 ) .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin cōnspicienda meaning "to be watched, noticed."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pelochrista conspiciendana. 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 conspiciendana - Hodges#3143 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Pelochrista conspiciendana - Hodges#3143
What is Pelochrista conspiciendana - Hodges#3143?
Pelochrista conspiciendana - Hodges#3143 (Pelochrista conspiciendana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pelochrista conspiciendana - Hodges#3143?
Wingspan: 17-18 mm .
Where is Pelochrista conspiciendana - Hodges#3143 found?
Range: Extends from the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast and from southern Alberta to the Mexican border. ( 3 ) . Types: Stockton, UT (Tom Spalding , VII-4-4, VI-27-4); Loma Linda, San Bernardino County, CA; Eureka, UT (Tom Spalding, V-31-10); St. Ignatius, MT.
When is Pelochrista conspiciendana - Hodges#3143 active?
Pelochrista conspiciendana - Hodges#3143: seasonal activity - Most records are from June to August ( 3 ) ..