Phryganeopsis brunnea - Hodges#0318
Phryganeopsis brunnea
This record describes Phryganeopsis brunnea (species). Recorded family: Tineidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Powell & Opler (2009) reported Phryganeopsis brunnea is usually collected in the daylight but is attracted to lights. ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tineoidea
- Family
- Tineidae (Clothes Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tineinae
- Genus
- Phryganeopsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Powell & Opler (2009) stated the range includes "northwestern California , the Coast Ranges, and Sierra Nevada." ( 4 ) , ( 3 ) Walsingham (1881) collected the type specimens on the coast of Klamath County, California, June 1872.
Seasonal Activity
The flight period appears to be April to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Powell & Opler (2009) stated the host and immature stages are unknown. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Phryganeopsis brunnea. 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 Phryganeopsis brunnea - Hodges#0318 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Phryganeopsis brunnea - Hodges#0318
What is Phryganeopsis brunnea - Hodges#0318?
Phryganeopsis brunnea - Hodges#0318 (Phryganeopsis brunnea) is a species in the family Tineidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Phryganeopsis brunnea - Hodges#0318?
Powell & Opler (2009) listed the forewing length as 8.3-10.5 mm. ( 3 ) Walsingham (1881) reported the wingspan. ♂ 20 mm. ♀ 25 mm.
Where is Phryganeopsis brunnea - Hodges#0318 found?
Range: Powell & Opler (2009) stated the range includes northwestern California , the Coast Ranges, and Sierra Nevada. ( 4 ) , ( 3 ) Walsingham (1881) collected the type specimens on the coast of Klamath County, California, June 1872.
What does Phryganeopsis brunnea - Hodges#0318 eat?
The diet of the Phryganeopsis brunnea - Hodges#0318 includes Powell & Opler (2009) stated the host and immature stages are unknown. ( 3 ).
When is Phryganeopsis brunnea - Hodges#0318 active?
Phryganeopsis brunnea - Hodges#0318: seasonal activity - The flight period appears to be April to September..