Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Solenobia walshella
Taleporia walshella
the name Siederia was originally established by Duponchel in 1842 to denote a subgenus of Solenobia; it was raised to the level of genus by Meier in 1957
S. walshella was recently placed in
Siederia by Peter Hättenschwiler (see notes on
this page by
Jean-François Landry)
described in 1862 by Clemens, who originally placed it in genus Solenobia
Explanation of Names
Clemens says, in his original description: "I received a specimen of the above insect sometime since from my esteemed friend Benj. D. Walsh of Rock Island, Ill.". The diminutive ending -ella was added to the name.
Numbers
the only species in this genus in North America
one of several species in the world
Size
wingspan about 13 mm, based on photo by Jim Vargo at MPG
larval case length to about 13 mm
Range
Ontario and Maine to South Carolina, west to at least Illinois
Habitat
mature larvae and pupa cases are often found in large numbers on the sides of houses or other buildings
Season
adults fly in April and May
Food
larvae feed on lichens that grow on the trunks of various species of coniferous trees
Internet References
live and pinned adult images by various photographers (Moth Photographers Group)
pinned adult image by John Glaser, plus date and location (Larry Line, Maryland)
description and foodplants (Phil Nixon and Barb Larson, U. of Illinois)
presence in South Carolina; county map (John Snyder, Furman U., South Carolina)
presence in Ontario; list (NHIC, Ministry of Ontario Natural Resources)
genus author, date, type species and origin of genus name (Brian Pitkin, Butterflies and Moths of the World)
