Teleiopsis baldiana - Hodges#1882
Teleiopsis baldiana
This record describes Teleiopsis baldiana (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Rare in collections even though the species has a vary large range in California.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Gelechiidae (Twirler Moths)
- Subfamily
- Gelechiinae
- Tribe
- Litini
- Genus
- Teleiopsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Lower elevations of California in association with the host plant.
Geographic Range
California. ,
Seasonal Activity
Moth Photographers Group has February to August records. Powell & Opler listed April to August.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Toxicodendron diversilobum (Torr. & A. Gray) Greene (Pacific poison oak).
Life History
Larvae are leaf rollers.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Teleiopsis baldiana. 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 Teleiopsis baldiana - Hodges#1882 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Teleiopsis baldiana - Hodges#1882
What is Teleiopsis baldiana - Hodges#1882?
Teleiopsis baldiana - Hodges#1882 (Teleiopsis baldiana) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Teleiopsis baldiana - Hodges#1882?
Forewing length 8.5-10 mm.
Where is Teleiopsis baldiana - Hodges#1882 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Lower elevations of California in association with the host plant. |
| Range | California. |
What does Teleiopsis baldiana - Hodges#1882 eat?
The diet of the Teleiopsis baldiana - Hodges#1882 includes Toxicodendron diversilobum (Torr. & A. Gray) Greene (Pacific poison oak)..
When is Teleiopsis baldiana - Hodges#1882 active?
Teleiopsis baldiana - Hodges#1882: seasonal activity - Moth Photographers Group has February to August records. Powell & Opler listed April to August..
What is the life cycle of a Teleiopsis baldiana - Hodges#1882?
Larvae are leaf rollers.