Larger Boxelder Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3654
Archips negundana
This record describes Archips negundana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - paler than Archips argyrospila (Walker). Females have huge brushes of erect scales on the abdominal venter, which are laid in neat, imbricate rows across the egg masses.
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
Southern British Columbia to southern Quebec, south to California and Florida. ( 3 ) Type locality: Pike's Peak, Colorado.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larva is a leafroller on boxelder ( Acer negunda ), nettle ( Utica ) and honeysuckle ( Lonicera ). ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the host plant ( Acer negunda ).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Archips negundana. 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 Larger Boxelder Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3654 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason J. Dombroskie; Additional contributions by JohnMaxwell22 , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Larger Boxelder Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3654
What is Larger Boxelder Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3654?
Larger Boxelder Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3654 (Archips negundana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Larger Boxelder Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3654?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan about 17-21 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 8.5-11 mm. |
How do you identify Larger Boxelder Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3654?
Adult - paler than Archips argyrospila (Walker). Females have huge brushes of erect scales on the abdominal venter, which are laid in neat, imbricate rows across the egg masses.
Where is Larger Boxelder Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3654 found?
Range: Southern British Columbia to southern Quebec, south to California and Florida. ( 3 ) Type locality: Pike's Peak, Colorado.
What does Larger Boxelder Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3654 eat?
The diet of the Larger Boxelder Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3654 includes Larva is a leafroller on boxelder ( Acer negunda ), nettle ( Utica ) and honeysuckle ( Lonicera ). ( 3 ).