Dichrorampha simulana - Hodges#3404
Dichrorampha simulana
This record describes Dichrorampha simulana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The dorsal patch can vary from distinct to absent. There is a row of dark dots at base of fringe.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Grapholitini
- Genus
- Dichrorampha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Dichrorampha simulana is most commonly found in coastal areas where it has been associated with beach lupine.
Geographic Range
Widespread across Canada and the western United States south to central coastal California and Santa Cruz Island. Type specimens: Baltimore, MD ( Morris ); Easton, MD (Morris).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host uncertain. Possibly Lupinus sp.
Life History
The larva are thought to be root borers.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin meaning "simulate, imitate, copy, represent."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Dichrorampha simulana. 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 Dichrorampha simulana - Hodges#3404 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Dichrorampha simulana - Hodges#3404
What is Dichrorampha simulana - Hodges#3404?
Dichrorampha simulana - Hodges#3404 (Dichrorampha simulana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Dichrorampha simulana - Hodges#3404?
The forewing length is 5.5-7.5 mm.
How do you identify Dichrorampha simulana - Hodges#3404?
The dorsal patch can vary from distinct to absent. There is a row of dark dots at base of fringe.
Where is Dichrorampha simulana - Hodges#3404 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Dichrorampha simulana is most commonly found in coastal areas where it has been associated with beach lupine. |
| Range | Widespread across Canada and the western United States south to central coastal California and Santa Cruz Island. Type specimens: Baltimore, MD ( Morris ); Easton, MD (Morris). |
What does Dichrorampha simulana - Hodges#3404 eat?
The diet of the Dichrorampha simulana - Hodges#3404 includes The larval host uncertain. Possibly Lupinus sp..
What is the life cycle of a Dichrorampha simulana - Hodges#3404?
The larva are thought to be root borers.