Phaecasiophora inspersa - Hodges#2773
Phaecasiophora inspersa
This record describes Phaecasiophora inspersa (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See Heinrich (1931) in print references below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Olethreutini
- Genus
- Phaecasiophora
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Records from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and North Carolina on MPG . Holotype male and two male paratypes: St. Petersburg, FL (R. Ludwig, 3-3-15).
Seasonal Activity
Records from February to June on MPG .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin inspersus meaning "sprinkled" for the forwings "peppered with blackish scales."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Phaecasiophora inspersa. 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 Phaecasiophora inspersa - Hodges#2773 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Phaecasiophora inspersa - Hodges#2773
What is Phaecasiophora inspersa - Hodges#2773?
Phaecasiophora inspersa - Hodges#2773 (Phaecasiophora inspersa) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Phaecasiophora inspersa - Hodges#2773?
Wingspan: 16-20 mm .
How do you identify Phaecasiophora inspersa - Hodges#2773?
See Heinrich (1931) in print references below.
Where is Phaecasiophora inspersa - Hodges#2773 found?
Range: Records from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and North Carolina on MPG . Holotype male and two male paratypes: St. Petersburg, FL (R. Ludwig, 3-3-15).
When is Phaecasiophora inspersa - Hodges#2773 active?
Phaecasiophora inspersa - Hodges#2773: seasonal activity - Records from February to June on MPG ..