Grapholita lobarzewskii
This record describes Grapholita lobarzewskii (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Records for this species must be confirmed by genitalia examination. Probably most likely to be encountered where the larval foodplant fruit trees occur. Flight period is typically in May and June. The larvae feed in the fruits of Plum and Cherry, and on the continent is also known from Apple. A scarce and local species, with relatively few records in Britain. Most records are from the southern counties, and rather scattered although this species may be increasing in numbers. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as Nationally Scarce A but the introduction of effective pheromone lures has led to the realisation that this species is much more common than previously thought.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Tortricidae
- Genus
- Grapholita
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Probably most likely to be encountered where the larval foodplant fruit trees occur.
Seasonal Activity
Flight period is typically in May and June.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae feed in the fruits of Plum and Cherry, and on the continent is also known from Apple.
Additional species information
Recorded status
A scarce and local species, with relatively few records in Britain. Most records are from the southern counties, and rather scattered although this species may be increasing in numbers. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as Nationally Scarce A but the introduction of effective pheromone lures has led to the realisation that this species is much more common than previously thought.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Grapholita lobarzewskii. 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 lobarzewskii (4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Grapholita lobarzewskii
What is Grapholita lobarzewskii?
Grapholita lobarzewskii is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Grapholita lobarzewskii found?
Habitat: Probably most likely to be encountered where the larval foodplant fruit trees occur.
When is Grapholita lobarzewskii active?
Grapholita lobarzewskii: seasonal activity - Flight period is typically in May and June..
What is the life cycle of a Grapholita lobarzewskii?
The larvae feed in the fruits of Plum and Cherry, and on the continent is also known from Apple.