Celypha rosaceana
This record describes Celypha rosaceana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 15 to19 mm. When freshly emerged, this species can have a distinctly rosy or purplish tinge, which gives rise to the scientific name. However this can fade quite quickly to a dull buff colour. Frequents rough pasture and similar habitats. June and July. This moth will visit light. The larvae feed on the roots of sow-thistle and dandelion. It is distributed in the southern half of England and Wales, though not particularly common. There are also occasional records of its occurrence in Scotland and Ireland. In the Butterfly Conservations Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as local.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Tortricidae
- Genus
- Celypha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Frequents rough pasture and similar habitats.
Seasonal Activity
June and July. This moth will visit light.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae feed on the roots of sow-thistle and dandelion.
Additional species information
Recorded status
It is distributed in the southern half of England and Wales, though not particularly common. There are also occasional records of its occurrence in Scotland and Ireland. In the Butterfly Conservations Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as local.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Celypha rosaceana. 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 Celypha rosaceana (4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Celypha rosaceana
What is Celypha rosaceana?
Celypha rosaceana is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Celypha rosaceana found?
Habitat: Frequents rough pasture and similar habitats.
When is Celypha rosaceana active?
Celypha rosaceana: seasonal activity - June and July. This moth will visit light..
What is the life cycle of a Celypha rosaceana?
The larvae feed on the roots of sow-thistle and dandelion.