Aethes angustana - Hodges#3754.1
Aethes angustana
This record describes Aethes angustana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Michael Sabourin, Referee for Cochylini at Moth Photographers Group, informs me that mymara tends to be slightly paler than angustana , but they are not readily separated without disection. This species was number 3808 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
Records from the eastern half of the United States and southeastern Canada. ( 4 ) Type locality: Pennsylvania.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is willow ( Salix ). ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin angusta meaning "narrow."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Aethes angustana. 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 Aethes angustana - Hodges#3754.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Randy Hardy , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Aethes angustana - Hodges#3754.1
What is Aethes angustana - Hodges#3754.1?
Aethes angustana - Hodges#3754.1 (Aethes angustana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Aethes angustana - Hodges#3754.1?
Wingspan 14-15 mm. ( 3 )
Where is Aethes angustana - Hodges#3754.1 found?
Range: Records from the eastern half of the United States and southeastern Canada. ( 4 ) Type locality: Pennsylvania.
What does Aethes angustana - Hodges#3754.1 eat?
The diet of the Aethes angustana - Hodges#3754.1 includes Larval host is willow ( Salix ). ( 5 ).