Hackberry Leafroller - Hodges#5803
Sciota celtidella
This record describes Sciota celtidella (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
comes to lights frequently (James McDermott, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2015)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Phycitinae
- Tribe
- Phycitini
- Genus
- Sciota
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US (TX-FL-ME-IL) ( MPG )
Seasonal Activity
mostly: Apr-Sept ( MPG )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hackberry spp., Celtis occidentalis, C. laevigata (Ulmaceae)
Life History
Larva; larva; pupa; adult
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: celtidella = 'small hackberry'
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sciota celtidella. 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 Hackberry Leafroller - Hodges#5803 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jeff Hollenbeck; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Tony-2 , Mike Quinn , ceiseman , marcie oconnor , George Smiley , Kyhl Austin , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Hackberry Leafroller - Hodges#5803
What is Hackberry Leafroller - Hodges#5803?
Hackberry Leafroller - Hodges#5803 (Sciota celtidella) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Hackberry Leafroller - Hodges#5803 found?
Range: e. US (TX-FL-ME-IL) ( MPG )
What does Hackberry Leafroller - Hodges#5803 eat?
The diet of the Hackberry Leafroller - Hodges#5803 includes Hackberry spp., Celtis occidentalis, C. laevigata (Ulmaceae).
When is Hackberry Leafroller - Hodges#5803 active?
Hackberry Leafroller - Hodges#5803: seasonal activity - mostly: Apr-Sept ( MPG ).
What is the life cycle of a Hackberry Leafroller - Hodges#5803?
Larva; larva; pupa; adult