Hickory Leafroller - Hodges#3622
Argyrotaenia juglandana
This record describes Argyrotaenia juglandana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - forewing brown with two darker brown diagonal lines across wing; small pale spot at base of wing touches small pale spot at tip of thorax to form conspicuous pale patch when wings are held together at rest; hindwing pale gray or dirty white.
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
Habitat
Deciduous woodlands and parks containing hickory; adults are nocturnal and come to light.
Geographic Range
Southern Quebec and Ontario to Florida, west to Texas and Minnesota.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae roll the leaves of hickory ( Carya , Juglandaceae), including bitternut hickory ( Carya cordiformis ) and shagbark hickory ( Carya ovata ), and have also been recorded on plum ( Prunus ), Rosaceae) and Viburnum , Caprifoliaceae. ( 3 )
Life History
Pupate beneath the bark on the tree's trunk. ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for a host plant (hickory, in family Juglandaceae).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Argyrotaenia juglandana. 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 Hickory Leafroller - Hodges#3622 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ethan Kistler; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , Randy Hardy , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Hickory Leafroller - Hodges#3622
What is Hickory Leafroller - Hodges#3622?
Hickory Leafroller - Hodges#3622 (Argyrotaenia juglandana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hickory Leafroller - Hodges#3622?
Wingspan: Males 15-20 mm, Females 20-26 mm.
How do you identify Hickory Leafroller - Hodges#3622?
Adult - forewing brown with two darker brown diagonal lines across wing; small pale spot at base of wing touches small pale spot at tip of thorax to form conspicuous pale patch when wings are held together at rest; hindwing pale gray or dirty white.
Where is Hickory Leafroller - Hodges#3622 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Deciduous woodlands and parks containing hickory; adults are nocturnal and come to light. |
| Range | Southern Quebec and Ontario to Florida, west to Texas and Minnesota. |
What does Hickory Leafroller - Hodges#3622 eat?
The diet of the Hickory Leafroller - Hodges#3622 includes Larvae roll the leaves of hickory ( Carya , Juglandaceae), including bitternut hickory ( Carya cordiformis ) and shagbark hickory ( Carya ovata ), and have also been recorded on plum ( Prunus ), Rosaceae) and Viburnum , Caprifoliaceae. ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Hickory Leafroller - Hodges#3622?
Pupate beneath the bark on the tree's trunk. ( 4 )