Peach Twig Borer - Hodges#2257
Anarsia lineatella
This record describes Anarsia lineatella (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult steel gray; larva reddish brown Probably introduced in the 1880s. A pest of fruit trees, especially peach.
Identification notes
Adult steel gray; larva reddish brown
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Gelechiidae (Twirler Moths)
- Subfamily
- Anacampsinae
- Tribe
- Chelariini
- Genus
- Anarsia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Common in the European continent.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Fruit trees such as plums and peaches.
Life History
Overwinter as hibernacula under bark. In spring they bore into new stems.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anarsia lineatella Zeller, 1839 Phylogenetic sequence #420453.00
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Anarsia lineatella. 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 Peach Twig Borer - Hodges#2257 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Vox Sciurorum , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Peach Twig Borer - Hodges#2257
What is Peach Twig Borer - Hodges#2257?
Peach Twig Borer - Hodges#2257 (Anarsia lineatella) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Peach Twig Borer - Hodges#2257?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 15-18 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 5.5-7.0 mm. |
How do you identify Peach Twig Borer - Hodges#2257?
Adult steel gray; larva reddish brown
Where is Peach Twig Borer - Hodges#2257 found?
Range: Common in the European continent.
What does Peach Twig Borer - Hodges#2257 eat?
The diet of the Peach Twig Borer - Hodges#2257 includes Fruit trees such as plums and peaches..
What is the life cycle of a Peach Twig Borer - Hodges#2257?
Overwinter as hibernacula under bark. In spring they bore into new stems.