Cypress bark moth - Hodges#3475
Cydia cupressana
This record describes Cydia cupressana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
Habitat
Coastal areas in association with cypress.
Geographic Range
California. ( 3 ) , ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
The adults are most common from January to August. , The larvae can be found year round.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Powell & Opler reported the larvae are feeders of cypress species. Eiseman & Charney reported the larvae in the cones and provided a photo of frass on the cone surface. preview page on google books
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the larval host plant genus ( Cupressus ).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cydia cupressana. 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 Cypress bark moth - Hodges#3475 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Cypress bark moth - Hodges#3475
How big is Cypress bark moth - Hodges#3475?
Powell & Opler reported the forewing length as 5.5-8.5 mm.
Where is Cypress bark moth - Hodges#3475 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Coastal areas in association with cypress. |
| Range | California. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) |
What does Cypress bark moth - Hodges#3475 eat?
The diet of the Cypress bark moth - Hodges#3475 includes Powell & Opler reported the larvae are feeders of cypress species. Eiseman & Charney reported the larvae in the cones and provided a photo of frass on the cone surface. preview page on google books.
When is Cypress bark moth - Hodges#3475 active?
Cypress bark moth - Hodges#3475: seasonal activity - The adults are most common from January to August. , The larvae can be found year round..