Aleimma loeflingiana
This record describes Aleimma loeflingiana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 14-19 mm. The darker markings on the forewings can be somewhat variable but are usually fairly diagnostic of the species. Primarily a woodland species but can be found in any area containing Oak It flies during July and August from dusk into the night This moth can be found throughout most of Britain, though less frequent in the north. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Tortricidae
- Genus
- Aleimma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Primarily a woodland species but can be found in any area containing Oak
Seasonal Activity
It flies during July and August from dusk into the night
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larvae feed mainly on Oak
Additional species information
Recorded status
This moth can be found throughout most of Britain, though less frequent in the north. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Aleimma loeflingiana. 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 Aleimma loeflingiana (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Aleimma loeflingiana
What is Aleimma loeflingiana?
Aleimma loeflingiana is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Aleimma loeflingiana found?
Habitat: Primarily a woodland species but can be found in any area containing Oak
When is Aleimma loeflingiana active?
Aleimma loeflingiana: seasonal activity - It flies during July and August from dusk into the night.
What is the life cycle of a Aleimma loeflingiana?
Larvae feed mainly on Oak