Orange Larch Tubemaker Moth - Hodges#1816
Coleotechnites laricis
This record describes Coleotechnites laricis (species). Recorded family: Gelechiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Description and photo of larva in PDF.
Identification notes
Description and photo of larva in PDF.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Gelechiidae (Twirler Moths)
- Subfamily
- Gelechiinae
- Tribe
- Litini
- Genus
- Coleotechnites
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Northeastern United States and southeastern Canada to Ontario. , , ,
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from May to July. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larix sp. (larch [tamarack]). ,
Life History
One generation per year. The larvae are leaf miners.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Coleotechnites laricis. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Orange Larch Tubemaker Moth - Hodges#1816
What is Orange Larch Tubemaker Moth - Hodges#1816?
Orange Larch Tubemaker Moth - Hodges#1816 (Coleotechnites laricis) is a species in the family Gelechiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Orange Larch Tubemaker Moth - Hodges#1816?
Description and photo of larva in PDF.
Where is Orange Larch Tubemaker Moth - Hodges#1816 found?
Range: Northeastern United States and southeastern Canada to Ontario. , , ,
What does Orange Larch Tubemaker Moth - Hodges#1816 eat?
The diet of the Orange Larch Tubemaker Moth - Hodges#1816 includes Larix sp. (larch [tamarack]). ,.
When is Orange Larch Tubemaker Moth - Hodges#1816 active?
Orange Larch Tubemaker Moth - Hodges#1816: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from May to July. ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Orange Larch Tubemaker Moth - Hodges#1816?
One generation per year. The larvae are leaf miners.