Pelochrista morrisoni - Hodges#3035
Pelochrista morrisoni
This record describes Pelochrista morrisoni (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
Habitat
sagebrush
Geographic Range
Occurs in all western states and from Washington across to Michigan. ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period is June to August. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named in honor of professional insect collector Herbert Knowles Morrison (1854–1885).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pelochrista morrisoni. 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 morrisoni - Hodges#3035 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Randy Hardy , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Pelochrista morrisoni - Hodges#3035
How big is Pelochrista morrisoni - Hodges#3035?
The forewing length is 7.3-10.5 mm.
Where is Pelochrista morrisoni - Hodges#3035 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | sagebrush |
| Range | Occurs in all western states and from Washington across to Michigan. ( 3 ) |
When is Pelochrista morrisoni - Hodges#3035 active?
Pelochrista morrisoni - Hodges#3035: seasonal activity - The main flight period is June to August. ( 3 ).