Olethreutes quadrifidum - Hodges#2794
Olethreutes quadrifidum
This record describes Olethreutes quadrifidum (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adults - olivaceous brown in color with somewhat darker apical and mid costal patches.
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
Habitat
Brushy or wooded areas with dogwood and chokecherry. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
New York, New Hampshire, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia. Holotype male: Massachusetts ( Burgess , 6 July).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae are leaf tiers on dogwood ( Cornus ), including redosier dogwood ( Cornus stolonifera ), and chokecherry ( Prunus virginiana ). ( 4 ) , ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet is Latin meaning "split into four parts" for the "strong, dirty white vein on the forewing with four smaller branches" that distinguish the moth.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Olethreutes quadrifidum. 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 Olethreutes quadrifidum - Hodges#2794 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Olethreutes quadrifidum - Hodges#2794
What is Olethreutes quadrifidum - Hodges#2794?
Olethreutes quadrifidum - Hodges#2794 (Olethreutes quadrifidum) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Olethreutes quadrifidum - Hodges#2794?
Wingspan 19-20 mm.
How do you identify Olethreutes quadrifidum - Hodges#2794?
Adults - olivaceous brown in color with somewhat darker apical and mid costal patches.
Where is Olethreutes quadrifidum - Hodges#2794 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Brushy or wooded areas with dogwood and chokecherry. ( 3 ) |
| Range | New York, New Hampshire, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia. Holotype |
| Male | Massachusetts ( Burgess , 6 July). |
What does Olethreutes quadrifidum - Hodges#2794 eat?
The diet of the Olethreutes quadrifidum - Hodges#2794 includes Larvae are leaf tiers on dogwood ( Cornus ), including redosier dogwood ( Cornus stolonifera ), and chokecherry ( Prunus virginiana ). ( 4 ) , ( 5 ).