Grapholita vitrana - Hodges#3433
Ephippiphora vitrana
This record describes Ephippiphora vitrana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Walsingham (1879) description is online in the print references. Specimen determined by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Grapholitini
- Genus
- Ephippiphora
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Powell & Opler reported Oregon to Baja California. Powell stated the species was originally described from northern Oregon.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Brown et al (1983) reported larvae on Astragalus species. ( 5 ) Powell (1986) stated the larvae feed on the green seeds of locoweed. ( 4 )
Life History
Powell (1986) reported adults can emerge in 9 months to after 33-35 months in diapause. ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ephippiphora vitrana. 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 Grapholita vitrana - Hodges#3433 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Grapholita vitrana - Hodges#3433
What is Grapholita vitrana - Hodges#3433?
Grapholita vitrana - Hodges#3433 (Ephippiphora vitrana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Grapholita vitrana - Hodges#3433?
Powell & Opler listed the forewing length 5.5-9.5 mm.
How do you identify Grapholita vitrana - Hodges#3433?
Walsingham (1879) description is online in the print references. Specimen determined by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 )
Where is Grapholita vitrana - Hodges#3433 found?
Range: Powell & Opler reported Oregon to Baja California. Powell stated the species was originally described from northern Oregon.
What does Grapholita vitrana - Hodges#3433 eat?
The diet of the Grapholita vitrana - Hodges#3433 includes Brown et al (1983) reported larvae on Astragalus species. ( 5 ) Powell (1986) stated the larvae feed on the green seeds of locoweed. ( 4 ).
What is the life cycle of a Grapholita vitrana - Hodges#3433?
Powell (1986) reported adults can emerge in 9 months to after 33-35 months in diapause. ( 4 )