Strawberry Leafroller - Hodges#3374
Ancylis comptana-of-authors
This record describes Ancylis comptana-of-authors (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The species represented here is a cryptic undescribed species. True comptana (Frölich, 1828) is Palearctic; conflexana (Walker, 1863) has priority for the North American species.
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
Records from Illinois to Maine, south to Florida and Texas. Also, California, Nevada, Alberta and Manitoba. ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
At least mainly univoltine on Block Island , RI, with a peak in abundance in July and early August and records from late May through late August. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larvae feed on Sanguisorba minor, Potentilla, Fragaria, Teucrium, Rosa, Dryas octopetala, Rubus idaeus, Rubus icaesius and Thymus. The larvae damage soft fruits, especially strawberry but also raspberry. The species has become an important pest of strawberries on some locations in the United States.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ancylis comptana-of-authors. 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 Strawberry Leafroller - Hodges#3374 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chuck Entz; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Robert Lord Zimlich , Randy Hardy , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Strawberry Leafroller - Hodges#3374
What is Strawberry Leafroller - Hodges#3374?
Strawberry Leafroller - Hodges#3374 (Ancylis comptana-of-authors) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Strawberry Leafroller - Hodges#3374?
Wingspan 11-12 mm Forewing length 4.5-7 mm.
Where is Strawberry Leafroller - Hodges#3374 found?
Range: Records from Illinois to Maine, south to Florida and Texas. Also, California, Nevada, Alberta and Manitoba. ( 3 )
What does Strawberry Leafroller - Hodges#3374 eat?
The diet of the Strawberry Leafroller - Hodges#3374 includes The larvae feed on Sanguisorba minor, Potentilla, Fragaria, Teucrium, Rosa, Dryas octopetala, Rubus idaeus, Rubus icaesius and Thymus. The larvae damage soft fruits, especially strawberry but also raspberry. The species has become an important pest of strawberries on some locations in the United States..
When is Strawberry Leafroller - Hodges#3374 active?
Strawberry Leafroller - Hodges#3374: seasonal activity - At least mainly univoltine on Block Island , RI, with a peak in abundance in July and early August and records from late May through late August. ( 4 ).