Archips grisea - Hodges#3660
Archips grisea
This record describes Archips grisea (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult : FW brownish gray, with dark-brown to black markings that are more prominently expressed in the male. HW uniform gray. Males have a FW costal fold. ( 3 ) Genitalia:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Archipini
- Genus
- Archips
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern United States, from Maine south to Texas. ( 3 ) Type locality: Ohio.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on hickory, coneflower, oak, hawthorn, apple, pear and chokecherry ( 3 ) ; black walnut
Life History
Larva; larva in silk nest; larva; pupa; adult female; adult male
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet is Latin meaning "grey."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Archips grisea. 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 Archips grisea - Hodges#3660 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ethan Friedman; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich , marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Archips grisea - Hodges#3660
What is Archips grisea - Hodges#3660?
Archips grisea - Hodges#3660 (Archips grisea) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Archips grisea - Hodges#3660?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 27 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length: 7.5-9 mm (male), 8-11 mm (female). |
How do you identify Archips grisea - Hodges#3660?
Adult : FW brownish gray, with dark-brown to black markings that are more prominently expressed in the male. HW uniform gray. Males have a FW costal fold. ( 3 ) Genitalia:
Where is Archips grisea - Hodges#3660 found?
Range: Eastern United States, from Maine south to Texas. ( 3 ) Type locality: Ohio.
What does Archips grisea - Hodges#3660 eat?
The diet of the Archips grisea - Hodges#3660 includes Larvae feed on hickory, coneflower, oak, hawthorn, apple, pear and chokecherry ( 3 ) ; black walnut.
What is the life cycle of a Archips grisea - Hodges#3660?
Larva; larva in silk nest; larva; pupa; adult female; adult male