Siederia walshella - Hodges#0435
Siederia walshella
This record describes Siederia walshella (species). Recorded family: Psychidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Females are wingless.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tineoidea
- Family
- Psychidae (Bagworm Moths)
- Subfamily
- Taleporiinae
- Genus
- Siederia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Mature larvae and pupa cases are often found in large numbers on the sides of houses or other buildings.
Geographic Range
Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are reported from February to November.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larvae feed on lichens that grow on the trunks of various species of coniferous trees.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Clemens says, in his original description: "I received a specimen of the above insect sometime since from my esteemed friend Benj. D. Walsh of Rock Island, Ill.". The diminutive ending -ella was added to the name.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Siederia walshella. 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 Siederia walshella - Hodges#0435 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Chuck Entz , Maury Heiman , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Siederia walshella - Hodges#0435
How big is Siederia walshella - Hodges#0435?
Wingspan about 13 mm. Larval case length to about 13 mm.
How do you identify Siederia walshella - Hodges#0435?
Females are wingless.
Where is Siederia walshella - Hodges#0435 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mature larvae and pupa cases are often found in large numbers on the sides of houses or other buildings. |
| Range | Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Siederia walshella - Hodges#0435 eat?
The diet of the Siederia walshella - Hodges#0435 includes The larvae feed on lichens that grow on the trunks of various species of coniferous trees..
When is Siederia walshella - Hodges#0435 active?
Siederia walshella - Hodges#0435: seasonal activity - Adults are reported from February to November..