Apotomops wellingtoniana - Hodges#3589
Apotomops wellingtoniana
This record describes Apotomops wellingtoniana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Apotomops wellingtoniana - Hodges#3589 (Apotomops wellingtoniana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, commonly known as tortricid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Tortricinae, tribe Cochylini, superfamily Tortricoidea. This species belongs to the genus Apotomops. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Wingspan about 18 mm. Forewing length 6.5-9.5 mm.. Active during Univoltine in the north, in Arizona adults fly in April and again in July through August..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Cochylini
- Genus
- Apotomops
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Newfoundland to British Columbia, northern coastal California, and the Rocky Mountain states to Arizona and New Mexico, south to Veracruz, Mexico. ( 3 ) Types: Wellington, British Columbia, May 19th (Rev. George W. Taylor ).
Seasonal Activity
Univoltine in the north, in Arizona adults fly in April and again in July through August. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The Canadian Forestry Insect Survey reared them on Pacific silver fir ( Abies amabilis ), western hemlock ( Tsuga heterophylla ) and spruce ( Picea ). ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the type location, Wellington, British Columbia.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Apotomops wellingtoniana. 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 Apotomops wellingtoniana - Hodges#3589 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason J. Dombroskie; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , JohnMaxwell22 , Randy Hardy , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Apotomops wellingtoniana - Hodges#3589
What is Apotomops wellingtoniana - Hodges#3589?
Apotomops wellingtoniana - Hodges#3589 (Apotomops wellingtoniana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Apotomops wellingtoniana - Hodges#3589?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan about 18 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 6.5-9.5 mm. |
Where is Apotomops wellingtoniana - Hodges#3589 found?
Range: Newfoundland to British Columbia, northern coastal California, and the Rocky Mountain states to Arizona and New Mexico, south to Veracruz, Mexico. ( 3 ) Types: Wellington, British Columbia, May 19th (Rev. George W. Taylor ).
What does Apotomops wellingtoniana - Hodges#3589 eat?
The diet of the Apotomops wellingtoniana - Hodges#3589 includes The Canadian Forestry Insect Survey reared them on Pacific silver fir ( Abies amabilis ), western hemlock ( Tsuga heterophylla ) and spruce ( Picea ). ( 3 ).
When is Apotomops wellingtoniana - Hodges#3589 active?
Apotomops wellingtoniana - Hodges#3589: seasonal activity - Univoltine in the north, in Arizona adults fly in April and again in July through August. ( 3 ).