Lozotaenia forsterana
This record describes Lozotaenia forsterana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 20-29 mm. This is one of the largest of the Tortricidae and has boldly spotted grey-brown wings. Mainly suburban habitats such as parks and gardens The adults fly at night during June and July The larvae feed on a variety of trees and shrubs, showing a preference for Ivy Fairly frequent and found throughout most of Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Tortricidae
- Genus
- Lozotaenia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Mainly suburban habitats such as parks and gardens
Seasonal Activity
The adults fly at night during June and July
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae feed on a variety of trees and shrubs, showing a preference for Ivy
Additional species information
Recorded status
Fairly frequent and found throughout most of Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lozotaenia forsterana. 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 Lozotaenia forsterana (9)
Frequently Asked Questions About Lozotaenia forsterana
What is Lozotaenia forsterana?
Lozotaenia forsterana is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Lozotaenia forsterana found?
Habitat: Mainly suburban habitats such as parks and gardens
When is Lozotaenia forsterana active?
Lozotaenia forsterana: seasonal activity - The adults fly at night during June and July.
What is the life cycle of a Lozotaenia forsterana?
The larvae feed on a variety of trees and shrubs, showing a preference for Ivy