Angular Aethes - Hodges#3807
Aethes angulatana
This record describes Aethes angulatana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - highly variable in size and markings. ( 3 ) Forewing pale yellowish or cream with dark brownish-gray markings; dark strip along costa from base to one-quarter wing length, and thick basal dash runs parallel to costal strip; dark triangular patches midway along costa and inner margin; smaller dark patch along costa near apex; subterminal line represented by thick irregular strip; hindwing drab gray with paler fringe. This species was number 3807 in the 1983 Hodges Checklist.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Cochylini
- Genus
- Aethes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Quebec and Maine to Florida, west to Texas, north to Minnesota. Described material: Pennsylvania; West Virginia (Jas. Ridings ).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin angulatus meaning "angular," for the "angulated brown fascia" that crosses the forewing.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Aethes angulatana. 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 Angular Aethes - Hodges#3807 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Nick Block , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Angular Aethes - Hodges#3807
What is Angular Aethes - Hodges#3807?
Angular Aethes - Hodges#3807 (Aethes angulatana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Angular Aethes - Hodges#3807?
Wingspan 13-15 mm. , Forewing length 4.8-7.6 mm.
How do you identify Angular Aethes - Hodges#3807?
Adult - highly variable in size and markings. ( 3 ) Forewing pale yellowish or cream with dark brownish-gray markings; dark strip along costa from base to one-quarter wing length, and thick basal dash runs parallel to costal strip; dark triangular patches midway along costa and inner margin; smaller dark patch along costa near apex; subterminal line represented by thick irregular strip; hindwing drab gray with paler fringe.
Where is Angular Aethes - Hodges#3807 found?
Range: Quebec and Maine to Florida, west to Texas, north to Minnesota. Described material: Pennsylvania; West Virginia (Jas. Ridings ).