Blister Coneworm - Hodges#5863.1
Dioryctria clarioralis
This record describes Dioryctria clarioralis (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A characteristic of this species is the presence of resin-coated silk over the entrance hole in which ejected frass is accumulated. Cone damage is nearly identical to that caused by D. zimmermani
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
Throughout the south
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Buds, conelets, and cones of longleaf, slash, loblolly, and shortleaf pines.
Life History
Overwinter as larvae in conelets. Pupations takes place inside hollowed-out cones or conelets or in silken cocoons. 3 generations per year
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Dioryctria clarioralis. 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 Blister Coneworm - Hodges#5863.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John R. Maxwell; Additional contributions by Marci Hess , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Blister Coneworm - Hodges#5863.1
What is Blister Coneworm - Hodges#5863.1?
Blister Coneworm - Hodges#5863.1 (Dioryctria clarioralis) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Blister Coneworm - Hodges#5863.1?
Adults wingspan is 22-29mm Larvae are about 18mm
Where is Blister Coneworm - Hodges#5863.1 found?
Range: Throughout the south
What does Blister Coneworm - Hodges#5863.1 eat?
The diet of the Blister Coneworm - Hodges#5863.1 includes Buds, conelets, and cones of longleaf, slash, loblolly, and shortleaf pines..
What is the life cycle of a Blister Coneworm - Hodges#5863.1?
Overwinter as larvae in conelets. Pupations takes place inside hollowed-out cones or conelets or in silken cocoons. 3 generations per year