Stigmella ceanothi - Hodges#0071
Stigmella ceanothi
This record describes Stigmella ceanothi (species). Recorded family: Nepticulidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Nepticuloidea
- Family
- Nepticulidae
- Genus
- Stigmella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
California. Iowa (BG)
Seasonal Activity
January to May; September. Braun reported adults emerging March to April.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Braun reported the larvae feed on Ceanothus divaricatus .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Stigmella ceanothi. 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 Stigmella ceanothi - Hodges#0071 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by MJ Hatfield
Frequently Asked Questions About Stigmella ceanothi - Hodges#0071
How big is Stigmella ceanothi - Hodges#0071?
Braun listed the wingspan as 4.5-5 mm.
Where is Stigmella ceanothi - Hodges#0071 found?
Range: California. Iowa (BG)
What does Stigmella ceanothi - Hodges#0071 eat?
The diet of the Stigmella ceanothi - Hodges#0071 includes Braun reported the larvae feed on Ceanothus divaricatus ..
When is Stigmella ceanothi - Hodges#0071 active?
Stigmella ceanothi - Hodges#0071: seasonal activity - January to May; September. Braun reported adults emerging March to April..