Cydia erotella - Hodges#3485
Cydia erotella
This record describes Cydia erotella (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The distinctive forewing pattern is usually easy to recognize. The revised and original description by Heinrich are available in 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
Habitat
Cydia erotella is usually found in close association with Pinus taeda L (loblolly pine).
Geographic Range
Eastern North America. Holotype ♀ collected in Hyattsville, Maryland, 22 May 1915, USNM collection. ( 4 ) , ( 5 )
Seasonal Activity
The adults have been recorded from March to September. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heinrich reported pitch nodule on Pinus taeda L. (loblolly pine).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cydia erotella. 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 Cydia erotella - Hodges#3485 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Tony-2
Frequently Asked Questions About Cydia erotella - Hodges#3485
What is Cydia erotella - Hodges#3485?
Cydia erotella - Hodges#3485 (Cydia erotella) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Cydia erotella - Hodges#3485?
Heinrich reported 9-10 mm.
How do you identify Cydia erotella - Hodges#3485?
The distinctive forewing pattern is usually easy to recognize. The revised and original description by Heinrich are available in PDF. ,
Where is Cydia erotella - Hodges#3485 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Cydia erotella is usually found in close association with Pinus taeda L (loblolly pine). |
| Range | Eastern North America. Holotype ♀ collected in Hyattsville, Maryland, 22 May 1915, USNM collection. ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) |
What does Cydia erotella - Hodges#3485 eat?
The diet of the Cydia erotella - Hodges#3485 includes Heinrich reported pitch nodule on Pinus taeda L. (loblolly pine)..
When is Cydia erotella - Hodges#3485 active?
Cydia erotella - Hodges#3485: seasonal activity - The adults have been recorded from March to September. ( 3 ).