Bent-wing Acleris - Hodges#3517
Acleris subnivana
This record describes Acleris subnivana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Obraztsov (1963) stated Variation. - McDunnough (1934) noted in subnivana variation of the ground color of forewings, their reticulation in some specimens, and the triangular costal spot solid or interrupted by a pale patch. The present author can add that there are specimens of subnivana in which a slight pale brownish band, connecting the costal spot with the dorsum, is present. This band in two of the examined specimens is especially well developed and dark. ( 5 ) Beadle & Leckie (2012) Adult: FW white with grayish brown triangle at midpoint of strongly indented costa. Some individuals are tan-colored with a fragmented dark triangle at mid-point of straight costa. ( 4 ) Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 6 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Tortricini
- Genus
- Acleris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Lectotype ♂ selected by Obraztsov (1963), collected Redman, Nova Scotia, Canada in BMNH. ( 5 ) , ( 7 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Red oak ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin sub- nix meaning "below the snow."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Acleris subnivana. 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 Bent-wing Acleris - Hodges#3517 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , Maury Heiman , Jay Greenberg , Robert Lord Zimlich , Randy Hardy , dennepj10
Frequently Asked Questions About Bent-wing Acleris - Hodges#3517
What is Bent-wing Acleris - Hodges#3517?
Bent-wing Acleris - Hodges#3517 (Acleris subnivana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Bent-wing Acleris - Hodges#3517?
TL≈7mm ( 4 )
How do you identify Bent-wing Acleris - Hodges#3517?
Obraztsov (1963) stated Variation. - McDunnough (1934) noted in subnivana variation of the ground color of forewings, their reticulation in some specimens, and the triangular costal spot solid or interrupted by a pale patch. The present author can add that there are specimens of subnivana in which a slight pale brownish band, connecting the costal spot with the dorsum, is present. This band in two of the examined specimens is especially well developed and dark. ( 5 ) Beadle & Leckie (2012) Adult: FW white with grayish brown triangle at midpoint of strongly indented costa. Some individuals are tan-colored with a fragmented dark triangle at mid-point of straight costa. ( 4 ) Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 6 )
Where is Bent-wing Acleris - Hodges#3517 found?
Range: Lectotype ♂ selected by Obraztsov (1963), collected Redman, Nova Scotia, Canada in BMNH. ( 5 ) , ( 7 )
What does Bent-wing Acleris - Hodges#3517 eat?
The diet of the Bent-wing Acleris - Hodges#3517 includes Red oak ( 4 ).