Pammene germmana
This record describes Pammene germmana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan about 12 mm. This species, despite its dull appearance, is relatively easy to recognise. It has a dark brown quite plain appearance, with a series of creamy-coloured strigulae along the costa, interspersed with occasional bluish-metallic streaks. The life history is not well documented, but apparently the larvae feed in fruits of Plum (Prunus), and possibly in shoots of Oak (Quercus) and Hawthorn (Crataegus). Its known distribution covers much of England, but is not very common anywhere, and becomes scarcer further north. 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
- Pammene
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Hedgerows and open woodland.
Seasonal Activity
The adults fly in May and June.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The life history is not well documented, but apparently the larvae feed in fruits of Plum (Prunus), and possibly in shoots of Oak (Quercus) and Hawthorn (Crataegus).
Additional species information
Recorded status
Its known distribution covers much of England, but is not very common anywhere, and becomes scarcer further north. 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 Pammene germmana. 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 Pammene germmana (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Pammene germmana
What is Pammene germmana?
Pammene germmana is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Pammene germmana found?
Habitat: Hedgerows and open woodland.
When is Pammene germmana active?
Pammene germmana: seasonal activity - The adults fly in May and June..
What is the life cycle of a Pammene germmana?
The life history is not well documented, but apparently the larvae feed in fruits of Plum (Prunus), and possibly in shoots of Oak (Quercus) and Hawthorn (Crataegus).