Pelochrista reversana - Hodges#3157
Pelochrista reversana
This record describes Pelochrista reversana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pelochrista reversana - Hodges#3157 (Pelochrista reversana) 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. Size: Forewing length 7.7-10.9 mm. Wingspan 17-20 mm. ,.
Identification notes
Adult - see Wright. Genitalia:
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
Arizona to Texas, Colorado, Kansas. Types: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas (Dr. Wm. Barnes ).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet means "reversed" for the moth that "much resembles E. atomosana Fern., but can readily be separated, as the direction of the stripes are reversed."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pelochrista reversana. 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 reversana - Hodges#3157 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by A. Hendrickson; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy | Contributed by A. Hendrickson; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Pelochrista reversana - Hodges#3157
What is Pelochrista reversana - Hodges#3157?
Pelochrista reversana - Hodges#3157 (Pelochrista reversana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pelochrista reversana - Hodges#3157?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing length 7.7-10.9 mm. |
| Wingspan | Wingspan 17-20 mm. , |
How do you identify Pelochrista reversana - Hodges#3157?
Adult - see Wright. Genitalia:
Where is Pelochrista reversana - Hodges#3157 found?
Range: Arizona to Texas, Colorado, Kansas. Types: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas (Dr. Wm. Barnes ).