Ancylis tineana - Hodges#3386
Ancylis tineana
This record describes Ancylis tineana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A striking species easily recognized by its unique genitalia .
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
Heinrich included records from Labrador, Maine, Manitoba, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, and New Hampshire. . MPG includes additional records from Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Minnesota, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Vermont .
Seasonal Activity
MPG includes records from May to August .
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heinrich includes Populus as a host .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ancylis tineana. 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 tineana - Hodges#3386 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Ancylis tineana - Hodges#3386
What is Ancylis tineana - Hodges#3386?
Ancylis tineana - Hodges#3386 (Ancylis tineana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Ancylis tineana - Hodges#3386?
Wingspan: 14-16 mm .
How do you identify Ancylis tineana - Hodges#3386?
A striking species easily recognized by its unique genitalia .
Where is Ancylis tineana - Hodges#3386 found?
Range: Heinrich included records from Labrador, Maine, Manitoba, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, and New Hampshire. . MPG includes additional records from Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Minnesota, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Vermont .
What does Ancylis tineana - Hodges#3386 eat?
The diet of the Ancylis tineana - Hodges#3386 includes Heinrich includes Populus as a host ..
When is Ancylis tineana - Hodges#3386 active?
Ancylis tineana - Hodges#3386: seasonal activity - MPG includes records from May to August ..