Tesuquea hawleyana - Hodges#2324
Tesuquea hawleyana
This record describes Tesuquea hawleyana (species). Recorded family: Carposinidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A very distinct moth, well-defined, dark patches at the forewing base and midcosta. .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Carposinoidea
- Family
- Carposinidae (Fruitworm Moths)
- Genus
- Tesuquea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Moderate to high elevations.
Geographic Range
Records from Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and northern Arizona. Holotype male and one paratype male, Hyde State Park, Little Tesuque Canyon, Sangre de Cristo Range, near Santa Fe, New Mexico, July 27-August 10, 1932 (Klots).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named in honor of Frank Hawley Ward (1876-1958) of Rochester, New York. Ward was an electrical engineer and ran the family business, Ward's Natural Science Establishment, for a number of years.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Tesuquea hawleyana. 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 Tesuquea hawleyana - Hodges#2324 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Tesuquea hawleyana - Hodges#2324
What is Tesuquea hawleyana - Hodges#2324?
Tesuquea hawleyana - Hodges#2324 (Tesuquea hawleyana) is a species in the family Carposinidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Tesuquea hawleyana - Hodges#2324?
Forewing length: 6.5-8.0 mm. .
How do you identify Tesuquea hawleyana - Hodges#2324?
A very distinct moth, well-defined, dark patches at the forewing base and midcosta. .
Where is Tesuquea hawleyana - Hodges#2324 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Moderate to high elevations. |
| Range | Records from Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and northern Arizona. Holotype male and one paratype male, Hyde State Park, Little Tesuque Canyon, Sangre de Cristo Range, near Santa Fe, New Mexico, July 27-August 10, 1932 (Klots). |
What does Tesuquea hawleyana - Hodges#2324 eat?
The diet of the Tesuquea hawleyana - Hodges#2324 includes Unknown..