Cydia laricana - Hodges#3449
Cydia laricana
This record describes Cydia laricana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Laspeyresia laricana Busck is available online. Genitalia: Possibly more than one species involved. The type locality is Evaro, MT. It's range extends to the Northwest. The host plants are Larix occidentalis and Pseudotsuga taxifolia both of which are absent in much of the reported eastern range. Eastern specimens are currently interpreted as laricana based on genitalic illustrations in Heinrich.
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
Montana; Florida. Indiana and New Jersey. Type locality: USA: Montana, Evaro (bred by Mr. Brunner from Larix occidentalis ). Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Heppner reported February to April, July to October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host plants include: Larix occidentalis (western larch) Pinaceae. Pseudotsuga [taxifolia] menziesii (Douglas fir) Pinaceae.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the host plant, from Latin laricinus meaning "larch-like."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cydia laricana. 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 laricana - Hodges#3449 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Randy Hardy , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Cydia laricana - Hodges#3449
What is Cydia laricana - Hodges#3449?
Cydia laricana - Hodges#3449 (Cydia laricana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Cydia laricana - Hodges#3449?
Wingspan 14-17 mm.
How do you identify Cydia laricana - Hodges#3449?
The original description as Laspeyresia laricana Busck is available online. Genitalia:
Where is Cydia laricana - Hodges#3449 found?
Range: Montana; Florida. Indiana and New Jersey. Type locality: USA: Montana, Evaro (bred by Mr. Brunner from Larix occidentalis ). Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Cydia laricana - Hodges#3449 eat?
The diet of the Cydia laricana - Hodges#3449 includes The larval host plants include: Larix occidentalis (western larch) Pinaceae. Pseudotsuga [taxifolia] menziesii (Douglas fir) Pinaceae..
When is Cydia laricana - Hodges#3449 active?
Cydia laricana - Hodges#3449: seasonal activity - Heppner reported February to April, July to October..