Schreckensteinia festaliella
This record describes Schreckensteinia festaliella (species). Recorded family: Schreckensteiniidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 10 to 12 mm. The adult moths have an attractive striated appearance and a distinctive resting posture, with the hind legs angled upwards above the wings. Well vegetated areas containing the larval foodplants Bramble or Raspeberry. Can be found in any month between March and September, as the species is probably continuous-brooded. The larvae feed on Bramble or Raspberry feeding in a slight web .. Well distributed throughout the British Isles, this is a fairly common species in certain parts.In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common. No additional images available for this species.
Wikipedia reference for Schreckensteinia festaliella: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schreckensteinia_festaliella.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Schreckensteinioidea
- Family
- Schreckensteiniidae (Bristle-legged Moths)
- Genus
- Schreckensteinia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Well vegetated areas containing the larval foodplants Bramble or Raspeberry.
Seasonal Activity
Can be found in any month between March and September, as the species is probably continuous-brooded.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae feed on Bramble or Raspberry feeding in a slight web ..
Additional species information
Recorded status
Well distributed throughout the British Isles, this is a fairly common species in certain parts.In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Schreckensteinia festaliella. 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 Schreckensteinia festaliella (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Schreckensteinia festaliella
What is Schreckensteinia festaliella?
Schreckensteinia festaliella is a species in the family Schreckensteiniidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Schreckensteinia festaliella found?
Habitat: Well vegetated areas containing the larval foodplants Bramble or Raspeberry.
When is Schreckensteinia festaliella active?
Schreckensteinia festaliella: seasonal activity - Can be found in any month between March and September, as the species is probably continuous-brooded..
What is the life cycle of a Schreckensteinia festaliella?
The larvae feed on Bramble or Raspberry feeding in a slight web ..