Three-lined Grapholita - Hodges#3443
Grapholita tristrigana
This record describes Grapholita tristrigana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Three-lined Grapholita - Hodges#3443 (Grapholita tristrigana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, commonly known as tortricid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Olethreutinae, tribe Grapholitini, superfamily Tortricoidea. This species belongs to the genus Grapholita. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Wingspan 10-16 mm.. Active during Flight period - April to July.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Grapholitini
- Genus
- Grapholita
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern half of the United States. ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
Flight period - April to July ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts are wild indigo ( Baptisia , Fabaceae), lupine ( Lupinus , Fabaceae) and marijuana ( Cannabis sativa , Cannabaceae). ( 6 )
Life History
Larvae feed in pods or stems. Larva in pod of White Wild Indigo; larva; pupa; pupa in stem of White Wild Indigo; adult
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin meaning "three-lined" for the "pale yellowish blotch containing three blackish lines."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Grapholita tristrigana. 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 Three-lined Grapholita - Hodges#3443 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by ceiseman , Robert Lord Zimlich , marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy , Fyn Kynd
Frequently Asked Questions About Three-lined Grapholita - Hodges#3443
What is Three-lined Grapholita - Hodges#3443?
Three-lined Grapholita - Hodges#3443 (Grapholita tristrigana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Three-lined Grapholita - Hodges#3443?
Wingspan 10-16 mm.
Where is Three-lined Grapholita - Hodges#3443 found?
Range: Eastern half of the United States. ( 4 )
What does Three-lined Grapholita - Hodges#3443 eat?
The diet of the Three-lined Grapholita - Hodges#3443 includes Larval hosts are wild indigo ( Baptisia , Fabaceae), lupine ( Lupinus , Fabaceae) and marijuana ( Cannabis sativa , Cannabaceae). ( 6 ).
When is Three-lined Grapholita - Hodges#3443 active?
Three-lined Grapholita - Hodges#3443: seasonal activity - Flight period - April to July ( 5 ).
What is the life cycle of a Three-lined Grapholita - Hodges#3443?
Larvae feed in pods or stems. Larva in pod of White Wild Indigo; larva; pupa; pupa in stem of White Wild Indigo; adult