Green Aspen Leafroller - Hodges#2768
Apotomis removana
This record describes Apotomis removana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - see original description in Print References. Genitalia:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Olethreutini
- Genus
- Apotomis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
New Brunswick to British Columbia and adjacent northern states, south in the east to Florida, south in the west to California; type specimen collected in Pennsylvania. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with some collection locations and dates.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on leaves of quaking aspen ( Populus tremuloides ).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet removana from Latin meaning "removal," perhaps for the forewings described as "uniform gray, all marking obsolete."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Apotomis removana. 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 Green Aspen Leafroller - Hodges#2768 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by cotinis , Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy , Robert H. Biagi , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Green Aspen Leafroller - Hodges#2768
What is Green Aspen Leafroller - Hodges#2768?
Green Aspen Leafroller - Hodges#2768 (Apotomis removana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Green Aspen Leafroller - Hodges#2768?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan about 17-21 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 9.5-11 mm. |
How do you identify Green Aspen Leafroller - Hodges#2768?
Adult - see original description in Print References. Genitalia:
Where is Green Aspen Leafroller - Hodges#2768 found?
Range: New Brunswick to British Columbia and adjacent northern states, south in the east to Florida, south in the west to California; type specimen collected in Pennsylvania. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with some collection locations and dates.
What does Green Aspen Leafroller - Hodges#2768 eat?
The diet of the Green Aspen Leafroller - Hodges#2768 includes Larvae feed on leaves of quaking aspen ( Populus tremuloides )..