Pondapple Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3606
Argyrotaenia amatana
This record describes Argyrotaenia amatana (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
- Argyrotaenia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Heppner (2003) reported the range to include Florida. ( 3 ) Austin et al. (2019) reported the range to include all the major islands of the Bahamas. Austin & Dombroskie (2020) reported additional records from Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Turks & Caicos, and the Cayman Islands. Holotype female from Florida, Palm Beach Co., Palm Beach. ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
Heppner (2003) reported March to November. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner (2003) listed many host plants in PDF. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin amatus meaning "loved."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Argyrotaenia amatana. 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 Pondapple Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3606 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason J. Dombroskie; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , JohnMaxwell22 , Randy Hardy , Kyhl Austin , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Pondapple Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3606
How big is Pondapple Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3606?
Wingspan: ♂ 13 mm, ♀ 18-19 mm (Dyar, 1901).
Where is Pondapple Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3606 found?
Range: Heppner (2003) reported the range to include Florida. ( 3 ) Austin et al. (2019) reported the range to include all the major islands of the Bahamas. Austin & Dombroskie (2020) reported additional records from Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Turks & Caicos, and the Cayman Islands. Holotype female from Florida, Palm Beach Co., Palm Beach. ( 4 )
What does Pondapple Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3606 eat?
The diet of the Pondapple Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3606 includes Heppner (2003) listed many host plants in PDF. ( 3 ).
When is Pondapple Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3606 active?
Pondapple Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3606: seasonal activity - Heppner (2003) reported March to November. ( 3 ).