Ivana leafroller moth - Hodges#3627
Argyrotaenia ivana
This record describes Argyrotaenia ivana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Ivana leafroller moth - Hodges#3627 (Argyrotaenia ivana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, commonly known as tortricid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Tortricinae, tribe Archipini, superfamily Tortricoidea. This species belongs to the genus Argyrotaenia. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Fernald reported the wingspan as 12 mm.. Active during Heppner reported January to July, and September to November in Florida..
Identification notes
Determined by Bob Patterson.
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 listed the range to include Georgia and Florida to Texas. Moth Photographers Group includes Maryland. Holotype ♂, Florida, #5416 USNM. (National Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC).
Seasonal Activity
Heppner (2003) reported January to July, and September to November in Florida. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Fernald reared from Iva imbricata Walter (seacoast marsh elder). Heppner listed the following host plants. Apium graveolens var. dulce Aquilegia sp. Asparagus sp. Crataegus sp. Citrus paradiisi C. sinensis Geranium sp. Gnaphalium obtusifolium Myriophyllum aquaticum [/i] Polygonum densiflorum P. punctatum Rosa sp. Salix sp. Solidago sp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Fernald named the species for the plant the holotype was reared from, Iva imbricata Walter (seacoast marsh elder).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Argyrotaenia ivana. 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 Ivana leafroller moth - Hodges#3627 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Ivana leafroller moth - Hodges#3627
What is Ivana leafroller moth - Hodges#3627?
Ivana leafroller moth - Hodges#3627 (Argyrotaenia ivana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Ivana leafroller moth - Hodges#3627?
Fernald reported the wingspan as 12 mm.
How do you identify Ivana leafroller moth - Hodges#3627?
Determined by Bob Patterson.
Where is Ivana leafroller moth - Hodges#3627 found?
Range: Heppner listed the range to include Georgia and Florida to Texas. Moth Photographers Group includes Maryland. Holotype ♂, Florida, #5416 USNM. (National Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC).
What does Ivana leafroller moth - Hodges#3627 eat?
The diet of the Ivana leafroller moth - Hodges#3627 includes Fernald reared from Iva imbricata Walter (seacoast marsh elder). Heppner listed the following host plants. Apium graveolens var. dulce Aquilegia sp. Asparagus sp. Crataegus sp. Citrus paradiisi C. sinensis Geranium sp. Gnaphalium obtusifolium Myriophyllum aquaticum [/i] Polygonum densiflorum P. punctatum Rosa sp. Salix sp. Solidago sp..
When is Ivana leafroller moth - Hodges#3627 active?
Ivana leafroller moth - Hodges#3627: seasonal activity - Heppner (2003) reported January to July, and September to November in Florida. ( 4 ).