Slash Pine Seedworm Moth - Hodges#3488
Cydia anaranjada
This record describes Cydia anaranjada (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The orange color distinguishes Cydia anaranjada from the others in the genus. The original description as Laspeyresia anaranjada Miller is available in the PDF.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Grapholitini
- Genus
- Cydia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Georgia, Florida. , ,
Seasonal Activity
Heppner reports adults in January, April to June, September. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts include: , Pinus elliottii Engelm. (slash pine). Pinus palustris Mill. (longleaf pine).
Life History
Eggs are laid singly or in small clusters on 2nd-year cones. Young larvae bore into the cones and feed on the seed, then lining the tunnels between seeds with silk. A single larva consumes from 5-7 seeds. ( 5 ) Overwinters as a full-grown larva that has bored into the woody cone axis. ( 5 ) One generation per year. ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: anaranjado (de color naranja) of orange color.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cydia anaranjada. 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 Slash Pine Seedworm Moth - Hodges#3488 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Slash Pine Seedworm Moth - Hodges#3488
What is Slash Pine Seedworm Moth - Hodges#3488?
Slash Pine Seedworm Moth - Hodges#3488 (Cydia anaranjada) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Slash Pine Seedworm Moth - Hodges#3488?
Wingspan 16 mm.
How do you identify Slash Pine Seedworm Moth - Hodges#3488?
The orange color distinguishes Cydia anaranjada from the others in the genus. The original description as Laspeyresia anaranjada Miller is available in the PDF.
Where is Slash Pine Seedworm Moth - Hodges#3488 found?
Range: Georgia, Florida. , ,
What does Slash Pine Seedworm Moth - Hodges#3488 eat?
The diet of the Slash Pine Seedworm Moth - Hodges#3488 includes Larval hosts include: , Pinus elliottii Engelm. (slash pine). Pinus palustris Mill. (longleaf pine)..
When is Slash Pine Seedworm Moth - Hodges#3488 active?
Slash Pine Seedworm Moth - Hodges#3488: seasonal activity - Heppner reports adults in January, April to June, September. ( 4 ).
What is the life cycle of a Slash Pine Seedworm Moth - Hodges#3488?
Eggs are laid singly or in small clusters on 2nd-year cones. Young larvae bore into the cones and feed on the seed, then lining the tunnels between seeds with silk. A single larva consumes from 5-7 seeds. ( 5 ) Overwinters as a full-grown larva that has bored into the woody cone axis. ( 5 ) One generation per year. ( 5 )