Elm Leaftier Moth - Hodges#5926
Canarsia ulmiarrosorella
This record describes Canarsia ulmiarrosorella (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The Heinrich (1956), and Hulst (1890) descriptions are available online in the print references.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Phycitinae
- Tribe
- Phycitini
- Genus
- Canarsia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Occurs in much of eastern North America. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Records of adults are mostly from March to October. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on slippery elm Ulmus rubra
Life History
Overwinter as pupa. ( 5 ) Two generations per year. ( 5 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Canarsia ulmiarrosorella. 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 Elm Leaftier Moth - Hodges#5926 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Marci Hess , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Elm Leaftier Moth - Hodges#5926
What is Elm Leaftier Moth - Hodges#5926?
Elm Leaftier Moth - Hodges#5926 (Canarsia ulmiarrosorella) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Elm Leaftier Moth - Hodges#5926?
Wingspan 15-20 mm.
How do you identify Elm Leaftier Moth - Hodges#5926?
The Heinrich (1956), and Hulst (1890) descriptions are available online in the print references.
Where is Elm Leaftier Moth - Hodges#5926 found?
Range: Occurs in much of eastern North America. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Elm Leaftier Moth - Hodges#5926 eat?
The diet of the Elm Leaftier Moth - Hodges#5926 includes Larvae feed on slippery elm Ulmus rubra.
When is Elm Leaftier Moth - Hodges#5926 active?
Elm Leaftier Moth - Hodges#5926: seasonal activity - Records of adults are mostly from March to October. ( 4 ).
What is the life cycle of a Elm Leaftier Moth - Hodges#5926?
Overwinter as pupa. ( 5 ) Two generations per year. ( 5 )