Sinoe kwakae - Hodges#1834.2
Sinoe kwakae
This record describes Sinoe kwakae (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Gelechiidae (Twirler Moths)
- Subfamily
- Gelechiinae
- Tribe
- Litini
- Genus
- Sinoe
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southeastern United States from Louisiana to Florida
Seasonal Activity
January through December
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host data are lacking for this new species
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Sinoe kwakae (Lee)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sinoe kwakae. 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 Sinoe kwakae - Hodges#1834.2 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Steve Nanz; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich
Frequently Asked Questions About Sinoe kwakae - Hodges#1834.2
How big is Sinoe kwakae - Hodges#1834.2?
Wingspan 9.2−12.4 mm
Where is Sinoe kwakae - Hodges#1834.2 found?
Range: Southeastern United States from Louisiana to Florida
What does Sinoe kwakae - Hodges#1834.2 eat?
The diet of the Sinoe kwakae - Hodges#1834.2 includes Larval host data are lacking for this new species.
When is Sinoe kwakae - Hodges#1834.2 active?
Sinoe kwakae - Hodges#1834.2: seasonal activity - January through December.