Tiquadra inscitella - Hodges#0427
Tiquadra inscitella
This record describes Tiquadra inscitella (species). Recorded family: Tineidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wings | Wings with an brassy tinge beneath. |
| Forewings | Forewings with very minute black speckles, and with brown dots, which are most distinct along the borders. |
| Hindwings | Hindwings paler than the forewings. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tineoidea
- Family
- Tineidae (Clothes Moths)
- Subfamily
- Hapsiferinae
- Genus
- Tiquadra
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
MPG has records from Louisiana and southwest Mississippi in our area . The Lepidopterists' Society also includes a record from southeast Texas (Jefferson County) in its 2013 season summary.
Seasonal Activity
Records from April to November .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Tiquadra inscitella. 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 Tiquadra inscitella - Hodges#0427 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Tiquadra inscitella - Hodges#0427
What is Tiquadra inscitella - Hodges#0427?
Tiquadra inscitella - Hodges#0427 (Tiquadra inscitella) is a species in the family Tineidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Tiquadra inscitella - Hodges#0427?
Wingspan: 20 mm .
How do you identify Tiquadra inscitella - Hodges#0427?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wings | Wings with an brassy tinge beneath. |
| Forewings | Forewings with very minute black speckles, and with brown dots, which are most distinct along the borders. |
| Hindwings | Hindwings paler than the forewings. |
Where is Tiquadra inscitella - Hodges#0427 found?
Range: MPG has records from Louisiana and southwest Mississippi in our area . The Lepidopterists' Society also includes a record from southeast Texas (Jefferson County) in its 2013 season summary.
When is Tiquadra inscitella - Hodges#0427 active?
Tiquadra inscitella - Hodges#0427: seasonal activity - Records from April to November ..