Ancylis cordiae - Hodges#3388
Ancylis cordiae
This record describes Ancylis cordiae (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinguishing feature: Second joint of the labial palpi with strong tuft, concealing terminal joint; white at base, light brown at apex, with a small black spot on outer side. Evident in posted specimen. (Ann Hendrickson)
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
Southwest Texas and Southern Florida, south into the Caribbean. Type locality: Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae are leaftiers of curaciao bush ( Cordia globasa ) and liane savon ( Gouania polygama ). ,
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the host plan genus ( Cordia ).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ancylis cordiae. 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 Ancylis cordiae - Hodges#3388 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by A. Hendrickson; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Ancylis cordiae - Hodges#3388
What is Ancylis cordiae - Hodges#3388?
Ancylis cordiae - Hodges#3388 (Ancylis cordiae) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Ancylis cordiae - Hodges#3388?
Wingspan 13 mm.
How do you identify Ancylis cordiae - Hodges#3388?
Distinguishing feature: Second joint of the labial palpi with strong tuft, concealing terminal joint; white at base, light brown at apex, with a small black spot on outer side. Evident in posted specimen. (Ann Hendrickson)
Where is Ancylis cordiae - Hodges#3388 found?
Range: Southwest Texas and Southern Florida, south into the Caribbean. Type locality: Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba.
What does Ancylis cordiae - Hodges#3388 eat?
The diet of the Ancylis cordiae - Hodges#3388 includes Larvae are leaftiers of curaciao bush ( Cordia globasa ) and liane savon ( Gouania polygama ). ,.