Philonome wielgusi - Hodges#0462.1
Philonome wielgusi
This record describes Philonome wielgusi (species). Recorded family: Tineidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar to Philonome clemensella in external appearance but can be distinguished from the latter in having shorter longitudinal fascia and straight costal fascia on the forewing . All 157 specimens examined in the original description were males attracted to pheromone traps . The Mississippi Entomological Museum (MEM) has one female (Kyhl Austin).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tineoidea
- Family
- Tineidae (Clothes Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tineinae
- Genus
- Philonome
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Records from Arizona (Cochise and Graham County) and New Mexico (Grant County).
Seasonal Activity
Records from July and September .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: "The species name is a patronym in honor of Mr. Ronald S. Wielgus, who collected nearly the entire type series" .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Philonome wielgusi. 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 Philonome wielgusi - Hodges#0462.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Philonome wielgusi - Hodges#0462.1
What is Philonome wielgusi - Hodges#0462.1?
Philonome wielgusi - Hodges#0462.1 (Philonome wielgusi) is a species in the family Tineidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Philonome wielgusi - Hodges#0462.1?
Similar to Philonome clemensella in external appearance but can be distinguished from the latter in having shorter longitudinal fascia and straight costal fascia on the forewing .
Where is Philonome wielgusi - Hodges#0462.1 found?
Range: Records from Arizona (Cochise and Graham County) and New Mexico (Grant County).
When is Philonome wielgusi - Hodges#0462.1 active?
Philonome wielgusi - Hodges#0462.1: seasonal activity - Records from July and September ..