Pelochrista blanchardi (Blanchard's Pelochrista Moth)

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Class: Insecta

Order: Lepidoptera

Family: Tortricidae

Genus: Pelochrista

Species: blanchardi

Blanchard's Pelochrista Moth - Pelochrista blanchardi

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Species Extent (New Mexico)

Global Rank: GNR

State Rank: S1

Rank Metadata
State Rank: S1	Rank Changed: 04/30/2025
Rank Reviewed: N/A
Reason: <em>Plagiomimicus astigmatosum</em> is a moth in the family Noctuidae, found in southern New Mexico. It has been recorded very few times, though survey effort in the region has been minimal. Based on known occurrences, the estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) could be as little as 1,964 km<sup>2</sup> and 5 km<sup>2</sup>, respectively. These numbers may increase if increased survey effort reveals new additional occurrences. Four occurrences are considered for this species, each representing a known locality. Each occurrence is likely independently impacted by the inferred threats of increased drought, invasive species, and grazing pressure. Continuing decline in habitat quality is also inferred for this species, due to the potential impact of these threats on host plant availability. Therefore, until additional information is available, this poorly understood species is assessed as S1 in New Mexico.

Ecological Factors
Specificity: Unknown	Range Extent: 1000-5000 square km (about 400-2000 square miles)
Occurences: 1 - 5	Population Size: Unknown
Area of Occupancy: An Area of Occupancy of 1,964km2 was calculated using GeoCat with points from GBIF.org (2024), Wright (2012), Moth Photographers Group (2024) and BugGuide (2024).	Threat Summary: N/A

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SWAP Status: SGCN

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Number of Subpopulations: 5

Number of Mapped Locations: 15

Number of Observations: 3

Observation date range: 01-01-2001 to 01-01-2009

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