Olivaceous Olethreutes - Hodges#2778
Olethreutes olivaceana
This record describes Olethreutes olivaceana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - forewing variably greenish-yellow to overall brownish with greenish cast; noticeable greenish-yellow patch midway along inner margin; AM band slight paler than ground color but shows little contrast against it; several short oblique dark marks along costa; hindwing brownish-gray with pale fringe.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Olethreutini
- Genus
- Olethreutes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Records from Minnesota to Nova Scotia, south to Tennessee. British COlumbia, Washington and Oregon in the west. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) Type locality: Massachusetts.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly mainly in June and July. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on strawberry ( Fragaria ). ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin meaning "olive-green."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Olethreutes olivaceana. 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 Olivaceous Olethreutes - Hodges#2778 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , anitagould , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Olivaceous Olethreutes - Hodges#2778
What is Olivaceous Olethreutes - Hodges#2778?
Olivaceous Olethreutes - Hodges#2778 (Olethreutes olivaceana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Olivaceous Olethreutes - Hodges#2778?
Wingspan 12-14 mm.
How do you identify Olivaceous Olethreutes - Hodges#2778?
Adult - forewing variably greenish-yellow to overall brownish with greenish cast; noticeable greenish-yellow patch midway along inner margin; AM band slight paler than ground color but shows little contrast against it; several short oblique dark marks along costa; hindwing brownish-gray with pale fringe.
Where is Olivaceous Olethreutes - Hodges#2778 found?
Range: Records from Minnesota to Nova Scotia, south to Tennessee. British COlumbia, Washington and Oregon in the west. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) Type locality: Massachusetts.
What does Olivaceous Olethreutes - Hodges#2778 eat?
The diet of the Olivaceous Olethreutes - Hodges#2778 includes Larvae feed on strawberry ( Fragaria ). ( 5 ).
When is Olivaceous Olethreutes - Hodges#2778 active?
Olivaceous Olethreutes - Hodges#2778: seasonal activity - Adults fly mainly in June and July. ( 3 ).