Pelochrista mirosignata - Hodges#3138
Pelochrista mirosignata
This record describes Pelochrista mirosignata (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pelochrista mirosignata - Hodges#3138 (Pelochrista mirosignata) 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: Mean forewing length: 9.8 mm Wingspan 13-22 mm.. Active during Records from March to November with peaks in April and September. . Types: Baboquivari Mountains, Pima County, AZ (O.C. Poling , 15 Apr.-30 May, 27-31 Jul., 1-15 Sep., 15-30 Nov., 1924); Loma Linda, CA (Poling, Aug.24-31, Oct.16-23); Claremont, CA (Poling); San Diego, CA (Karl R. Coolidge , Aug. 14, 1920)..
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 southern California, southern Arizona, southern New Mexico, and southwest Texas. Most records from counties along the Mexican border. ( 4 ) .
Seasonal Activity
Records from March to November with peaks in April and September. ( 4 ) . Types: Baboquivari Mountains, Pima County, AZ (O.C. Poling , 15 Apr.-30 May, 27-31 Jul., 1-15 Sep., 15-30 Nov., 1924); Loma Linda, CA (Poling, Aug.24-31, Oct.16-23); Claremont, CA (Poling); San Diego, CA (Karl R. Coolidge , Aug. 14, 1920).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pelochrista mirosignata. 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 mirosignata - Hodges#3138 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Pelochrista mirosignata - Hodges#3138
What is Pelochrista mirosignata - Hodges#3138?
Pelochrista mirosignata - Hodges#3138 (Pelochrista mirosignata) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pelochrista mirosignata - Hodges#3138?
Mean forewing length: 9.8 mm Wingspan 13-22 mm.
Where is Pelochrista mirosignata - Hodges#3138 found?
Range: Records from southern California, southern Arizona, southern New Mexico, and southwest Texas. Most records from counties along the Mexican border. ( 4 ) .
When is Pelochrista mirosignata - Hodges#3138 active?
Pelochrista mirosignata - Hodges#3138: seasonal activity - Records from March to November with peaks in April and September. ( 4 ) . Types: Baboquivari Mountains, Pima County, AZ (O.C. Poling , 15 Apr.-30 May, 27-31 Jul., 1-15 Sep., 15-30 Nov., 1924); Loma Linda, CA (Poling, Aug.24-31, Oct.16-23); Claremont, CA (Poling); San Diego, CA (Karl R. Coolidge , Aug. 14, 1920)..