Canary Ypsolopha - Hodges#2371
Ypsolopha canariella
This record describes Ypsolopha canariella (species). Recorded family: Ypsolophidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Per Powell & Opler, Ypsolopha dentiferella , frustella and canariella may be conspecific. BOLD mtDNA data seems to support that conjecture. As of 2016, the BIN group, BOLD:AAC0506 , contains all three species with all three placed randomly in the TaxonID Tree.
Wikipedia reference for Ypsolopha canariella: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ypsolopha_canariella.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Yponomeutoidea
- Family
- Ypsolophidae
- Genus
- Ypsolopha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Various: mixed wood forests, semi-arid scrubland, prairies, badlands; adults are nocturnal and come to light. ( 4 )
Geographic Range
Most of United States, and across Canada from Quebec to British Columbia. Type locality ( canariella ): Scott's Valley, Lake Co., CA. Type locality ( dentiferella ): Mount Shasta, CA. Type locality ( frustrella ): Shasta Co., CA.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from May to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on leaves of willow ( Salix spp.) and honeysuckle ( Lonicera spp.) and flowers of common snowberry ( Symphoricarpos albus ). ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ypsolopha canariella (Walsingham, 1881) includes as a synonyms Ypsolopha dentiferella (Walsingham, 1881) and Ypsolopha frustella (Walsingham, 1881) in Sohn in Pohl & Nanz (eds.) as suggested by Powell & Opler . Specific epithet from Latin meaning "canary" for the "canary-yellow" head, thorax and forewings.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ypsolopha canariella. 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 Canary Ypsolopha - Hodges#2371 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Canary Ypsolopha - Hodges#2371
What is Canary Ypsolopha - Hodges#2371?
Canary Ypsolopha - Hodges#2371 (Ypsolopha canariella) is a species in the family Ypsolophidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Canary Ypsolopha - Hodges#2371?
Walsingham (1881) listed the wingspan about 19-21 mm. ( 3 )
Where is Canary Ypsolopha - Hodges#2371 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Various: mixed wood forests, semi-arid scrubland, prairies, badlands; adults are nocturnal and come to light. ( 4 ) |
| Range | Most of United States, and across Canada from Quebec to British Columbia. Type locality ( canariella ): Scott's Valley, Lake Co., CA. Type locality ( dentiferella ): Mount Shasta, CA. Type locality ( frustrella ): Shasta Co., CA. |
What does Canary Ypsolopha - Hodges#2371 eat?
The diet of the Canary Ypsolopha - Hodges#2371 includes Larvae feed on leaves of willow ( Salix spp.) and honeysuckle ( Lonicera spp.) and flowers of common snowberry ( Symphoricarpos albus ). ( 4 ).
When is Canary Ypsolopha - Hodges#2371 active?
Canary Ypsolopha - Hodges#2371: seasonal activity - Adults fly from May to September..