Aethes baloghi - Hodges#3755
Aethes baloghi
This record describes Aethes baloghi (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
Michigan to Mississippi, and Massachusetts to North Carolina. Holotype female: Yonkers, Westchester County, New York, 06/19/1936 (A.B. Klots ).
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from March to September. ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Sabourin, et al. stated the larval host plant is unknown.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named for entomologist and collector George J. Balogh of Michigan in recognition of his work on Lepidoptera.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Aethes baloghi. 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 baloghi - Hodges#3755 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Aethes baloghi - Hodges#3755
How big is Aethes baloghi - Hodges#3755?
Forewing length 4-6.5 mm.
Where is Aethes baloghi - Hodges#3755 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Range | Michigan to Mississippi, and Massachusetts to North Carolina. Holotype |
| Female | Yonkers, Westchester County, New York, 06/19/1936 (A.B. Klots ). |
What does Aethes baloghi - Hodges#3755 eat?
The diet of the Aethes baloghi - Hodges#3755 includes Sabourin, et al. stated the larval host plant is unknown..
When is Aethes baloghi - Hodges#3755 active?
Aethes baloghi - Hodges#3755: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from March to September. ,.