Sparganothis mcguinnessi - Hodges#3702.3
Sparganothis mcguinnessi
This record describes Sparganothis mcguinnessi (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Determined by Hugh McGuinness
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Sparganothini
- Genus
- Sparganothis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
"Seems to prefer dunes and other sandy habitats" (Hugh McGuinness).
Geographic Range
Currently known only from Bridgehampton to Shelter Island, Long Island, New York. Wider range anticipated.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named in honor of entomologist Hugh McGuinness who discovered the species.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sparganothis mcguinnessi. 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 Sparganothis mcguinnessi - Hodges#3702.3 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Randy Hardy; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Sparganothis mcguinnessi - Hodges#3702.3
How do you identify Sparganothis mcguinnessi - Hodges#3702.3?
Determined by Hugh McGuinness
Where is Sparganothis mcguinnessi - Hodges#3702.3 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Seems to prefer dunes and other sandy habitats (Hugh McGuinness). |
| Range | Currently known only from Bridgehampton to Shelter Island, Long Island, New York. Wider range anticipated. |
What does Sparganothis mcguinnessi - Hodges#3702.3 eat?
The diet of the Sparganothis mcguinnessi - Hodges#3702.3 includes Unknown..