Anopina triangulana - Hodges#3583
Anopina triangulana
This record describes Anopina triangulana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - pale gray mottled with dark gray and well defined dark triangle beyond midcosta. Females with distal half mostly fuscus clouded, obscuring the triangle, and the basal area is pale ocherous or tan. Also see Obraztsov.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Cochylini
- Genus
- Anopina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
California. Described material: San Francisco & San Diego, California, (W.S. Wright ). Lectotype male designated by Obraztsov: San Diego, California, July 31, 1907 (W.S. Wright), in USNM.
Seasonal Activity
Active April to November in southern California. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is willow ( Salix ). ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for "the most prominent mark on the wing ... a large blackish triangle.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Anopina triangulana. 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 Anopina triangulana - Hodges#3583 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Anopina triangulana - Hodges#3583
What is Anopina triangulana - Hodges#3583?
Anopina triangulana - Hodges#3583 (Anopina triangulana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Anopina triangulana - Hodges#3583?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing length 6.5-8.0 mm. |
| Wingspan | Wingspan 14.5-15.5 mm. |
How do you identify Anopina triangulana - Hodges#3583?
Adult - pale gray mottled with dark gray and well defined dark triangle beyond midcosta. Females with distal half mostly fuscus clouded, obscuring the triangle, and the basal area is pale ocherous or tan. Also see Obraztsov.
Where is Anopina triangulana - Hodges#3583 found?
Range: California. Described material: San Francisco & San Diego, California, (W.S. Wright ). Lectotype male designated by Obraztsov: San Diego, California, July 31, 1907 (W.S. Wright), in USNM.
What does Anopina triangulana - Hodges#3583 eat?
The diet of the Anopina triangulana - Hodges#3583 includes Larval host is willow ( Salix ). ( 4 ).
When is Anopina triangulana - Hodges#3583 active?
Anopina triangulana - Hodges#3583: seasonal activity - Active April to November in southern California. ( 3 ).