Neocochylis molliculana
This record describes Neocochylis molliculana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing length 6 to 8 mm. |
| Head | Head and thorax are yellowish brown mottled darker brown. |
| Forewing | Forewing is creamy with pale orangey brown and pale greyish brown suffusion, especially before termen; a broad oblique cross band from the dorsum at one half. Various habitats including waste ground, allotments and field margins especially where the larval food plant, Bristly Ox-tongue, is present. The larval food plant is Bristly Ox-tongue. The species is probably double brooded. A recent colonist, but now well established along the south coast of England and seems to be spreading inland. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as Local. No additional images available for this species. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Tortricidae
- Genus
- Neocochylis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Various habitats including waste ground, allotments and field margins especially where the larval food plant, Bristly Ox-tongue, is present.
Seasonal Activity
Mid May to early October.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larval food plant is Bristly Ox-tongue. The species is probably double brooded.
Additional species information
Recorded status
A recent colonist, but now well established along the south coast of England and seems to be spreading inland. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as Local.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Neocochylis molliculana. 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 Neocochylis molliculana (6)
Frequently Asked Questions About Neocochylis molliculana
What is Neocochylis molliculana?
Neocochylis molliculana is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Neocochylis molliculana?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | 6 to 8 mm. |
| Head | Head and thorax are yellowish brown mottled darker brown. |
| Forewing | Forewing is creamy with pale orangey brown and pale greyish brown suffusion, especially before termen; a broad oblique cross band from the dorsum at one half. |
Where is Neocochylis molliculana found?
Habitat: Various habitats including waste ground, allotments and field margins especially where the larval food plant, Bristly Ox-tongue, is present.
When is Neocochylis molliculana active?
Neocochylis molliculana: seasonal activity - Mid May to early October..
What is the life cycle of a Neocochylis molliculana?
The larval food plant is Bristly Ox-tongue. The species is probably double brooded.