Phyllonorycter hagenii - Hodges#0755
Phyllonorycter hagenii
This record describes Phyllonorycter hagenii (species). Recorded family: Gracillariidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Braun revised description is available online from link in the print references. Determined by Terry Harrison.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gracillarioidea
- Family
- Gracillariidae (Leaf Blotch Miner Moths)
- Subfamily
- Lithocolletinae
- Genus
- Phyllonorycter
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most often reported from April to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host plant is Quercus spp. including, Quercus alba (white oak). Quercus bicolor (Swamp white oak) Quercus prinus (Chestnut oak)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Phyllonorycter hagenii. 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 Phyllonorycter hagenii - Hodges#0755 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by ceiseman
Frequently Asked Questions About Phyllonorycter hagenii - Hodges#0755
What is Phyllonorycter hagenii - Hodges#0755?
Phyllonorycter hagenii - Hodges#0755 (Phyllonorycter hagenii) is a species in the family Gracillariidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Phyllonorycter hagenii - Hodges#0755?
Wingspan 7-10 mm.
How do you identify Phyllonorycter hagenii - Hodges#0755?
Braun revised description is available online from link in the print references. Determined by Terry Harrison.
Where is Phyllonorycter hagenii - Hodges#0755 found?
Range: Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Phyllonorycter hagenii - Hodges#0755 eat?
The diet of the Phyllonorycter hagenii - Hodges#0755 includes The larval host plant is Quercus spp. including, Quercus alba (white oak). Quercus bicolor (Swamp white oak) Quercus prinus (Chestnut oak).
When is Phyllonorycter hagenii - Hodges#0755 active?
Phyllonorycter hagenii - Hodges#0755: seasonal activity - Adults are most often reported from April to September..