Viburnum Acleris - Hodges#3527
Acleris viburnana
This record describes Acleris viburnana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Moderately rough-scaled anterior margin of the forewing and enlarged costal blotch, which extends to near the apex. Genitalia: It twists a leaf to form a pocket and feeds inside.
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.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Feeds on Viburnum
Life History
1. Caterpillar. 2. Pupa. 3. Adult
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Acleris viburnana. 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 Viburnum Acleris - Hodges#3527 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Beatriz Moisset , Tony-2 , Jay Greenberg , Nick Block , Terry Harrison , Randy Hardy , Kyhl Austin , Blocky , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Viburnum Acleris - Hodges#3527
What is Viburnum Acleris - Hodges#3527?
Viburnum Acleris - Hodges#3527 (Acleris viburnana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Viburnum Acleris - Hodges#3527?
Wingspan 15-20 mm.
How do you identify Viburnum Acleris - Hodges#3527?
Moderately rough-scaled anterior margin of the forewing and enlarged costal blotch, which extends to near the apex. Genitalia:
What does Viburnum Acleris - Hodges#3527 eat?
The diet of the Viburnum Acleris - Hodges#3527 includes Feeds on Viburnum.
What is the life cycle of a Viburnum Acleris - Hodges#3527?
1. Caterpillar. 2. Pupa. 3. Adult