Western Pine Moth - Hodges#5854
Dioryctria cambiicola
This record describes Dioryctria cambiicola (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Genitalia: There are many websites with information about the pest status of this species group.
Identification notes
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Phycitinae
- Tribe
- Phycitini
- Genus
- Dioryctria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
California to New Mexico, north to British Columbia and Montana. , Holotype collected Flathead Reservation, Montana.
Seasonal Activity
Powell & Opler reported adults in July and August. Heinrich reported adults from July to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Powell & Opler reported the larvae feeding on the cambium of Pinus species including P. ponderosa . Several references list Pinus coulteri , and P. contorta . ,
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Dioryctria cambiicola. 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 Western Pine Moth - Hodges#5854 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Western Pine Moth - Hodges#5854
What is Western Pine Moth - Hodges#5854?
Western Pine Moth - Hodges#5854 (Dioryctria cambiicola) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Western Pine Moth - Hodges#5854?
Powell & Opler listed the forewing length as 13.5-15.5 mm.
How do you identify Western Pine Moth - Hodges#5854?
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Where is Western Pine Moth - Hodges#5854 found?
Range: California to New Mexico, north to British Columbia and Montana. , Holotype collected Flathead Reservation, Montana.
What does Western Pine Moth - Hodges#5854 eat?
The diet of the Western Pine Moth - Hodges#5854 includes Powell & Opler reported the larvae feeding on the cambium of Pinus species including P. ponderosa . Several references list Pinus coulteri , and P. contorta . ,.
When is Western Pine Moth - Hodges#5854 active?
Western Pine Moth - Hodges#5854: seasonal activity - Powell & Opler reported adults in July and August. Heinrich reported adults from July to September..