Lesser All-green Leafroller - Hodges#3621
Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana
This record describes Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - forewing yellowish-tan completely covered with medium reddish-brown blotches forming an alligator pattern; AM and PM lines dark reddish-brown, oblique, usually complete; PM line has small Y branch at costa, and terminates at anal angle; subterminal line either visible or obscured by reddish-brown shading; hindwing variably yellow to yellowish-brown.
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
Orchards, shrubby areas; adults are nocturnal and come to light.
Geographic Range
From Alberta to Nova Scotia, south to New Jersey, Nebraska, and North Dakota.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on leaves of apple, cherry, hawthorn, serviceberry ( Amelanchier ).
Life History
One generation per year; overwinters as a third-instar larva.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin meaning "four-banded."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana. 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 Lesser All-green Leafroller - Hodges#3621 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy , Jason Dombroskie
Frequently Asked Questions About Lesser All-green Leafroller - Hodges#3621
What is Lesser All-green Leafroller - Hodges#3621?
Lesser All-green Leafroller - Hodges#3621 (Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Lesser All-green Leafroller - Hodges#3621?
Wingspan about 16-17 mm.
How do you identify Lesser All-green Leafroller - Hodges#3621?
Adult - forewing yellowish-tan completely covered with medium reddish-brown blotches forming an alligator pattern; AM and PM lines dark reddish-brown, oblique, usually complete; PM line has small Y branch at costa, and terminates at anal angle; subterminal line either visible or obscured by reddish-brown shading; hindwing variably yellow to yellowish-brown.
Where is Lesser All-green Leafroller - Hodges#3621 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Orchards, shrubby areas; adults are nocturnal and come to light. |
| Range | From Alberta to Nova Scotia, south to New Jersey, Nebraska, and North Dakota. |
What does Lesser All-green Leafroller - Hodges#3621 eat?
The diet of the Lesser All-green Leafroller - Hodges#3621 includes Larvae feed on leaves of apple, cherry, hawthorn, serviceberry ( Amelanchier )..
What is the life cycle of a Lesser All-green Leafroller - Hodges#3621?
One generation per year; overwinters as a third-instar larva.