Pseudexentera habrosana - Hodges#3256
Pseudexentera habrosana
This record describes Pseudexentera habrosana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Specimen determined by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Eucosmini
- Genus
- Pseudexentera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Powell & Opler reported the species occurs along the entire California coast from sea level to 2,000'. Holotype male and paratype female: San Diego, CA (W.S. Wright , 3-17-12, 3-18-12).
Seasonal Activity
Powell & Opler reported the adults are most common from January to mid-March with a few records from November and December.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Miller (1986) reported the larvae feed on Quercus agrifolia , and Q. wislizeni
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pseudexentera habrosana. 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 Pseudexentera habrosana - Hodges#3256 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudexentera habrosana - Hodges#3256
What is Pseudexentera habrosana - Hodges#3256?
Pseudexentera habrosana - Hodges#3256 (Pseudexentera habrosana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pseudexentera habrosana - Hodges#3256?
Powell & Opler listed the forewing length 7-10.5 mm.
How do you identify Pseudexentera habrosana - Hodges#3256?
Specimen determined by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 )
Where is Pseudexentera habrosana - Hodges#3256 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Range | Powell & Opler reported the species occurs along the entire California coast from sea level to 2,000'. Holotype male and paratype |
| Female | San Diego, CA (W.S. Wright , 3-17-12, 3-18-12). |
What does Pseudexentera habrosana - Hodges#3256 eat?
The diet of the Pseudexentera habrosana - Hodges#3256 includes Miller (1986) reported the larvae feed on Quercus agrifolia , and Q. wislizeni.
When is Pseudexentera habrosana - Hodges#3256 active?
Pseudexentera habrosana - Hodges#3256: seasonal activity - Powell & Opler reported the adults are most common from January to mid-March with a few records from November and December..