Hysterophora maculosana
This record describes Hysterophora maculosana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 10 to 14 mm. Although the sexes are superficially similar, the hindwings of the males are whitish, whereas those of the female are dark. Occupying woodland habitat especially bluebell woods. The adults fly in May and June, the larvae subsequently feeding inside the seed capsules of bluebell. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as local. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Tortricidae
- Genus
- Hysterophora
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Occupying woodland habitat especially bluebell woods.
Seasonal Activity
May and June.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The adults fly in May and June, the larvae subsequently feeding inside the seed capsules of bluebell.
Additional species information
Recorded status
In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as local.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hysterophora maculosana. 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 Hysterophora maculosana (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Hysterophora maculosana
What is Hysterophora maculosana?
Hysterophora maculosana is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Hysterophora maculosana found?
Habitat: Occupying woodland habitat especially bluebell woods.
When is Hysterophora maculosana active?
Hysterophora maculosana: seasonal activity - May and June..
What is the life cycle of a Hysterophora maculosana?
The adults fly in May and June, the larvae subsequently feeding inside the seed capsules of bluebell.