Silver-bordered Aethes - Hodges#3754.2
Aethes argentilimitana
This record describes Aethes argentilimitana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Specimens identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 5 ) Genitalia:
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
Heppner (2003) reported the range to include Quebec to Florida, Manitoba to Texas. ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Heppner (2003) reported January to May, July, October. ( 6 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner (2003) reported the host unknown. ( 6 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin argentum + limitans meaning "silver-bordered," for the "basal patch, central fascia, sub-apical costal spot and subterminal band dull golden-yellow margined with lines of shining silvery scales." Robinson described Conchylis labeculana as "not limited by silvery scales as in the preceding species." It was later designated by Sabourin, Miller, Metzler & Vargo as a junior synonym. ,
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Aethes argentilimitana. 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 Silver-bordered Aethes - Hodges#3754.2 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Bob Patterson , Steve Nanz , Maury Heiman , Jay Greenberg , Randy Hardy , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Silver-bordered Aethes - Hodges#3754.2
What is Silver-bordered Aethes - Hodges#3754.2?
Silver-bordered Aethes - Hodges#3754.2 (Aethes argentilimitana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Silver-bordered Aethes - Hodges#3754.2?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing length is 3.9-5.7 mm. |
| Wingspan | Wingspan 12-15 mm. |
How do you identify Silver-bordered Aethes - Hodges#3754.2?
Specimens identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 5 ) Genitalia:
Where is Silver-bordered Aethes - Hodges#3754.2 found?
Range: Heppner (2003) reported the range to include Quebec to Florida, Manitoba to Texas. ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Silver-bordered Aethes - Hodges#3754.2 eat?
The diet of the Silver-bordered Aethes - Hodges#3754.2 includes Heppner (2003) reported the host unknown. ( 6 ).
When is Silver-bordered Aethes - Hodges#3754.2 active?
Silver-bordered Aethes - Hodges#3754.2: seasonal activity - Heppner (2003) reported January to May, July, October. ( 6 ).