Ypsolopha falciferella - Hodges#2380
Ypsolopha falciferella
This record describes Ypsolopha falciferella (species). Recorded family: Ypsolophidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Ypsolopha falciferella: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ypsolopha_falciferella.
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
Known from a wide variety of habitats, including mixed wood forests, riparian habitats and semi-arid scrubland.
Geographic Range
British Columbia to southern California and Arizona.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly March to June.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Prunus .
Life History
Pupation takes place in an elongated silken cocoon.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ypsolopha falciferella. 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 Ypsolopha falciferella - Hodges#2380 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tony; Additional contributions by Bob Patterson , Robert Lord Zimlich , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Ypsolopha falciferella - Hodges#2380
How big is Ypsolopha falciferella - Hodges#2380?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing length 10.5-13.5 mm. |
| Wingspan | Wingspan ≈ 21mm |
Where is Ypsolopha falciferella - Hodges#2380 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Known from a wide variety of habitats, including mixed wood forests, riparian habitats and semi-arid scrubland. |
| Range | British Columbia to southern California and Arizona. |
What does Ypsolopha falciferella - Hodges#2380 eat?
The diet of the Ypsolopha falciferella - Hodges#2380 includes Prunus ..
When is Ypsolopha falciferella - Hodges#2380 active?
Ypsolopha falciferella - Hodges#2380: seasonal activity - Adults fly March to June..
What is the life cycle of a Ypsolopha falciferella - Hodges#2380?
Pupation takes place in an elongated silken cocoon.