Choristoneura lambertiana - Hodges#3644
Choristoneura lambertiana
This record describes Choristoneura lambertiana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - geographically variable. Typical form from southern Oregon to western Montana that feed on sugar pine and ponderosa pine tend to have rust forewings with white bands. Populations in the eastern Sierra Nevadas that feed on lodgepole and Jeffery pine have dark brick-red forewings with dark grey markings.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Archipini
- Genus
- Choristoneura
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Throughout coniferous regions of the west. Type locality: Oakland, Oregon (P.D. Sergent ).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: First recorded on sugar pine ( Pinus lambertiana ). Subsequently found on a variety of pines and juniper.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the host plant ( Pinus lambertiana ).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Choristoneura lambertiana. 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 Choristoneura lambertiana - Hodges#3644 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Choristoneura lambertiana - Hodges#3644
What is Choristoneura lambertiana - Hodges#3644?
Choristoneura lambertiana - Hodges#3644 (Choristoneura lambertiana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Choristoneura lambertiana - Hodges#3644?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 19-22 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 10.5-14.5 mm. |
How do you identify Choristoneura lambertiana - Hodges#3644?
Adult - geographically variable. Typical form from southern Oregon to western Montana that feed on sugar pine and ponderosa pine tend to have rust forewings with white bands. Populations in the eastern Sierra Nevadas that feed on lodgepole and Jeffery pine have dark brick-red forewings with dark grey markings.
Where is Choristoneura lambertiana - Hodges#3644 found?
Range: Throughout coniferous regions of the west. Type locality: Oakland, Oregon (P.D. Sergent ).
What does Choristoneura lambertiana - Hodges#3644 eat?
The diet of the Choristoneura lambertiana - Hodges#3644 includes First recorded on sugar pine ( Pinus lambertiana ). Subsequently found on a variety of pines and juniper..