Oak Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3653
Archips semiferanus
This record describes Archips semiferanus (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing light yellowish-brown to reddish-brown with pale patches along costa; hindwing pale grayish-brown with whitish fringe. Larva: body various shades of green with black head.
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
e. NA - Map ( 4 ) (GBIF)
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from April to July. Larvae present from March to June.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on leaves of oak ( Quercus spp.); sometimes witchhazel ( Hamamelis spp.), apple ( Malus spp.), birch .
Life History
One generation per year; overwinters as an egg.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin semifer meaning "half-beast (such as of a centaur, satyr or Sphinx)."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Archips semiferanus. 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 Oak Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3653 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Mike Quinn , Maury Heiman , marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3653
What is Oak Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3653?
Oak Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3653 (Archips semiferanus) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Oak Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3653?
Wingspan about 18-25 mm. Larva to 29 mm.
How do you identify Oak Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3653?
Adult: forewing light yellowish-brown to reddish-brown with pale patches along costa; hindwing pale grayish-brown with whitish fringe. Larva: body various shades of green with black head.
Where is Oak Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3653 found?
Range: e. NA - Map ( 4 ) (GBIF)
What does Oak Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3653 eat?
The diet of the Oak Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3653 includes Larvae feed on leaves of oak ( Quercus spp.); sometimes witchhazel ( Hamamelis spp.), apple ( Malus spp.), birch ..
When is Oak Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3653 active?
Oak Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3653: seasonal activity - Adults fly from April to July. Larvae present from March to June..
What is the life cycle of a Oak Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3653?
One generation per year; overwinters as an egg.