Pyroderces albistrigella - Hodges#1514
Pyroderces albistrigella
This record describes Pyroderces albistrigella (species). Recorded family: Cosmopterigidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pyroderces albistrigella - Hodges#1514 (Pyroderces albistrigella) is a species in the family Cosmopterigidae, commonly known as cosmet moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Cosmopteriginae, superfamily Gelechioidea. This species belongs to the genus Pyroderces. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Wingspan about 15 mm.. Active during Heppner reported May to October, December..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Cosmopterigidae (Cosmet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Cosmopteriginae
- Genus
- Pyroderces
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Heppner reported the range to include the Gulf Coast, Florida to Texas; West Indies. Holotype labeled "Porto Rico"
Seasonal Activity
Heppner (2003) reported May to October, December. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner (2003) listed the host as unknown. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pyroderces albistrigella. 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 Pyroderces albistrigella - Hodges#1514 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Pyroderces albistrigella - Hodges#1514
What is Pyroderces albistrigella - Hodges#1514?
Pyroderces albistrigella - Hodges#1514 (Pyroderces albistrigella) is a species in the family Cosmopterigidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pyroderces albistrigella - Hodges#1514?
Wingspan about 15 mm.
Where is Pyroderces albistrigella - Hodges#1514 found?
Range: Heppner reported the range to include the Gulf Coast, Florida to Texas; West Indies. Holotype labeled Porto Rico
What does Pyroderces albistrigella - Hodges#1514 eat?
The diet of the Pyroderces albistrigella - Hodges#1514 includes Heppner (2003) listed the host as unknown. ( 3 ).
When is Pyroderces albistrigella - Hodges#1514 active?
Pyroderces albistrigella - Hodges#1514: seasonal activity - Heppner (2003) reported May to October, December. ( 3 ).