Rose Tortrix Moth - Hodges#3650
Archips rosana
This record describes Archips rosana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
Native to the Palearctic and widespread in Europe. Introduced into North America prior to 1890 where it is currently present in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: General feeders on shrubs and trees, occasionally conifers. Privets are especially attractive.
Life History
The larvae tie together 2 or more leaves at the tips of twigs or branches and feed on them during May and June. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the host plant ( Rosa ).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Archips rosana. 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 Rose Tortrix Moth - Hodges#3650 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Anita Gould; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Randy Hardy , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Rose Tortrix Moth - Hodges#3650
How big is Rose Tortrix Moth - Hodges#3650?
Forewing length 7-10.5 mm. Larvae are 18-22mm
Where is Rose Tortrix Moth - Hodges#3650 found?
Range: Native to the Palearctic and widespread in Europe. Introduced into North America prior to 1890 where it is currently present in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest. ( 4 )
What does Rose Tortrix Moth - Hodges#3650 eat?
The diet of the Rose Tortrix Moth - Hodges#3650 includes General feeders on shrubs and trees, occasionally conifers. Privets are especially attractive..
What is the life cycle of a Rose Tortrix Moth - Hodges#3650?
The larvae tie together 2 or more leaves at the tips of twigs or branches and feed on them during May and June. ( 3 )