Phaeoses sabinella - Hodges#0430
Phaeoses sabinella
This record describes Phaeoses sabinella (species). Recorded family: Tineidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: Antennae are 0.7 length of forewing and have 58 segments. Forewings are pale grayish brown with a distinct luster. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). The species is seldom collected despite being common at some locations.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tineoidea
- Family
- Tineidae (Clothes Moths)
- Subfamily
- Hieroxestinae
- Genus
- Phaeoses
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Moist habitats near rivers and can be extremely common in cypress swamps.
Geographic Range
Southern coastal plains from Texas to Florida and south to Jalisco, Mexico. Holotype collected at Sabine River Ferry, Louisiana, opposite Orange, Texas.
Seasonal Activity
Multivoltine with records of adults from March through November.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host unknown but thought to be dead plant material. ,
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Phaeoses sabinella. 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 Phaeoses sabinella - Hodges#0430 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Chuck Sexton
Frequently Asked Questions About Phaeoses sabinella - Hodges#0430
What is Phaeoses sabinella - Hodges#0430?
Phaeoses sabinella - Hodges#0430 (Phaeoses sabinella) is a species in the family Tineidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Phaeoses sabinella - Hodges#0430?
Wingspan: females 8 -10.5 mm. males 7.5-8.5 mm.
How do you identify Phaeoses sabinella - Hodges#0430?
Adult: Antennae are 0.7 length of forewing and have 58 segments. Forewings are pale grayish brown with a distinct luster. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD).
Where is Phaeoses sabinella - Hodges#0430 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Moist habitats near rivers and can be extremely common in cypress swamps. |
| Range | Southern coastal plains from Texas to Florida and south to Jalisco, Mexico. Holotype collected at Sabine River Ferry, Louisiana, opposite Orange, Texas. |
What does Phaeoses sabinella - Hodges#0430 eat?
The diet of the Phaeoses sabinella - Hodges#0430 includes Larval host unknown but thought to be dead plant material. ,.
When is Phaeoses sabinella - Hodges#0430 active?
Phaeoses sabinella - Hodges#0430: seasonal activity - Multivoltine with records of adults from March through November..