Amphiphala carolana - Hodges#3783.42
Amphiphala carolana
This record describes Amphiphala carolana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Original description available at link in citations below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Cochylini
- Genus
- Amphiphala
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Illinois, Missouri, Mississippi
Seasonal Activity
early July to early August in Illinois; mid-June to October in Mississippi
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Asteraceae suspected
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Amphiphala carolana. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Amphiphala carolana - Hodges#3783.42
What is Amphiphala carolana - Hodges#3783.42?
Amphiphala carolana - Hodges#3783.42 (Amphiphala carolana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Amphiphala carolana - Hodges#3783.42?
forewing length = 4.0-5.5 mm
How do you identify Amphiphala carolana - Hodges#3783.42?
Original description available at link in citations below.
Where is Amphiphala carolana - Hodges#3783.42 found?
Range: Illinois, Missouri, Mississippi
What does Amphiphala carolana - Hodges#3783.42 eat?
The diet of the Amphiphala carolana - Hodges#3783.42 includes Asteraceae suspected.
When is Amphiphala carolana - Hodges#3783.42 active?
Amphiphala carolana - Hodges#3783.42: seasonal activity - early July to early August in Illinois; mid-June to October in Mississippi.