White-edged Ancylis Moth - Hodges#3387
Ancylis albacostana
This record describes Ancylis albacostana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
White-edged Ancylis Moth - Hodges#3387 (Ancylis albacostana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, commonly known as tortricid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Olethreutinae, tribe Enarmoniini, superfamily Tortricoidea. This species belongs to the genus Ancylis. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Wingspan 17-19 mm. , Miller listed the forewing length as 7.5-8.5 mm.. Active during The adults are most common from May to July..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Enarmoniini
- Genus
- Ancylis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Most records are from the northeastern United States, south to North Carolina. The lectotype was collected in Colorado. ( 7 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
The adults are most common from May to July. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Acer (maple). ( 8 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: The specific epithet meaning is white rib (white costa).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ancylis albacostana. 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 White-edged Ancylis Moth - Hodges#3387 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About White-edged Ancylis Moth - Hodges#3387
What is White-edged Ancylis Moth - Hodges#3387?
White-edged Ancylis Moth - Hodges#3387 (Ancylis albacostana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is White-edged Ancylis Moth - Hodges#3387?
Wingspan 17-19 mm. , Miller listed the forewing length as 7.5-8.5 mm.
Where is White-edged Ancylis Moth - Hodges#3387 found?
Range: Most records are from the northeastern United States, south to North Carolina. The lectotype was collected in Colorado. ( 7 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does White-edged Ancylis Moth - Hodges#3387 eat?
The diet of the White-edged Ancylis Moth - Hodges#3387 includes Acer (maple). ( 8 ).
When is White-edged Ancylis Moth - Hodges#3387 active?
White-edged Ancylis Moth - Hodges#3387: seasonal activity - The adults are most common from May to July. ( 4 ).