Sparganothoides machimiana - Hodges#3729
Sparganothoides machimiana
This record describes Sparganothoides machimiana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The dark discal spot is not always present. ( 3 ) Tentative ID suggested by Michael Sabourin.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Sparganothini
- Genus
- Sparganothoides
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Usually found at 4,800-8,500' elevation. ,
Geographic Range
Southern Arizona to Durango, Mexico. ( 3 ) Holotype female: Paradise, Cochise County, Arizona
Seasonal Activity
Adults have been recorded from June to September, with the peak flight from July to August. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sparganothoides machimiana. 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 Sparganothoides machimiana - Hodges#3729 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robert Lord Zimlich; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Sparganothoides machimiana - Hodges#3729
What is Sparganothoides machimiana - Hodges#3729?
Sparganothoides machimiana - Hodges#3729 (Sparganothoides machimiana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Sparganothoides machimiana - Hodges#3729?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing length 8-11 mm. |
| Wingspan | Wingspan 21-26 mm. |
How do you identify Sparganothoides machimiana - Hodges#3729?
The dark discal spot is not always present. ( 3 ) Tentative ID suggested by Michael Sabourin.
Where is Sparganothoides machimiana - Hodges#3729 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Usually found at 4,800-8,500' elevation. |
| Range | Southern Arizona to Durango, Mexico. ( 3 ) Holotype |
| Female | Paradise, Cochise County, Arizona |
When is Sparganothoides machimiana - Hodges#3729 active?
Sparganothoides machimiana - Hodges#3729: seasonal activity - Adults have been recorded from June to September, with the peak flight from July to August. ( 3 ).