Cydia populana - Hodges#3463
Cydia populana
This record describes Cydia populana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Cydia populana - Hodges#3463 (Cydia populana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, commonly known as tortricid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Olethreutinae, tribe Grapholitini, superfamily Tortricoidea. This species belongs to the genus Cydia. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Busck listed the wingspan as 13-14 mm.. Active during Powell & Opler reported July to September..
Identification notes
Determined by Michael Sabourin.
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
California to Colorado, northward to British Columbia. Holotype ♀ from Missoula, Montana (Mr. J. Brunner ). ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
Powell & Opler (2009) reported July to September. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Populus (aspen). ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the host plant ( Populus ).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cydia populana. 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 populana - Hodges#3463 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , Randy Hardy , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Cydia populana - Hodges#3463
What is Cydia populana - Hodges#3463?
Cydia populana - Hodges#3463 (Cydia populana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Cydia populana - Hodges#3463?
Busck listed the wingspan as 13-14 mm.
How do you identify Cydia populana - Hodges#3463?
Determined by Michael Sabourin.
Where is Cydia populana - Hodges#3463 found?
Range: California to Colorado, northward to British Columbia. Holotype ♀ from Missoula, Montana (Mr. J. Brunner ). ( 3 )
What does Cydia populana - Hodges#3463 eat?
The diet of the Cydia populana - Hodges#3463 includes Populus (aspen). ( 4 ).
When is Cydia populana - Hodges#3463 active?
Cydia populana - Hodges#3463: seasonal activity - Powell & Opler (2009) reported July to September. ( 4 ).