Tinea irrepta - Hodges#0399
Tinea irrepta
This record describes Tinea irrepta (species). Recorded family: Tineidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Head | Orange-yellow, long haired (scaled); some dark at sides. Palpi long, folded; yellowish on tip, dark on underside, scaled. Antenna: About 2/3 as long as wing. Base half dark, rest lighter, thinly ringed with brown. |
| Thorax | Tan, small dark spot at tip. Wings: Tan with dark streak from base to almost mid-wing along costal edge, ending with a small brown spot; another larger spot above. Brown spot on discal cell (about 2/3 from base of wing). Series of brown spots along wing tip edge, ending with larger dark spot at anal angle on inner margin. Fringe very long, tan. Hindwings unknown. |
| Legs | All segments brownish-tan, tips white. Feet thinly striped with white. BOLD:AAC1769 [Transcontinental Canada, northern US] BOLD:AAC9725 [BC] BOLD:AAG3617 [SK] BOLD:ABX5446 [SK] BOLD:ACT3967 [CO, NM, AZ (mountains)] |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tineoidea
- Family
- Tineidae (Clothes Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tineinae
- Genus
- Tinea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TL: Alberta. Museum unknown. Western half U.S. and Canada; also northern Ontario (Lake Superior).
Seasonal Activity
June to August.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Debris, fungus, rotting animal and vegetation matter.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Tinea irrepta. 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 Tinea irrepta - Hodges#0399 (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Steve Nanz; Additional contributions by lee_penner , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Tinea irrepta - Hodges#0399
What is Tinea irrepta - Hodges#0399?
Tinea irrepta - Hodges#0399 (Tinea irrepta) is a species in the family Tineidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Tinea irrepta - Hodges#0399?
7 mm long. Wingspan 14 to 16 mm.
How do you identify Tinea irrepta - Hodges#0399?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Head | Orange-yellow, long haired (scaled); some dark at sides. Palpi long, folded; yellowish on tip, dark on underside, scaled. Antenna: About 2/3 as long as wing. Base half dark, rest lighter, thinly ringed with brown. |
| Thorax | Tan, small dark spot at tip. Wings: Tan with dark streak from base to almost mid-wing along costal edge, ending with a small brown spot; another larger spot above. Brown spot on discal cell (about 2/3 from base of wing). Series of brown spots along wing tip edge, ending with larger dark spot at anal angle on inner margin. Fringe very long, tan. Hindwings unknown. |
| Legs | All segments brownish-tan, tips white. Feet thinly striped with white. |
Where is Tinea irrepta - Hodges#0399 found?
Range: TL: Alberta. Museum unknown. Western half U.S. and Canada; also northern Ontario (Lake Superior).
What does Tinea irrepta - Hodges#0399 eat?
The diet of the Tinea irrepta - Hodges#0399 includes Debris, fungus, rotting animal and vegetation matter..
When is Tinea irrepta - Hodges#0399 active?
Tinea irrepta - Hodges#0399: seasonal activity - June to August..