Fletcher's Cydia Moth - Hodges#3472
Cydia fletcherana
This record describes Cydia fletcherana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - see original description in Print References.
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
Types: Ottawa (C.H. Young , June 18th to July 3rd).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is Douglas-fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii ).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet in honor of Dr. James Fletcher (1852–1908), botanist and entomologist of the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cydia fletcherana. 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 Fletcher's Cydia Moth - Hodges#3472 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robert Lord Zimlich; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Fletcher's Cydia Moth - Hodges#3472
What is Fletcher's Cydia Moth - Hodges#3472?
Fletcher's Cydia Moth - Hodges#3472 (Cydia fletcherana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Fletcher's Cydia Moth - Hodges#3472?
Wingspan 13-15 mm.
How do you identify Fletcher's Cydia Moth - Hodges#3472?
Adult - see original description in Print References.
Where is Fletcher's Cydia Moth - Hodges#3472 found?
Range: Types: Ottawa (C.H. Young , June 18th to July 3rd).
What does Fletcher's Cydia Moth - Hodges#3472 eat?
The diet of the Fletcher's Cydia Moth - Hodges#3472 includes Larval host is Douglas-fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii )..