Pandemis cinnamomeana
This record describes Pandemis cinnamomeana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 18 to 24 mm. It can resemble Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix but there are subtle differences. Males in particular have a whitish forehead. Adults can be found on the wing from Late June through July. The larvae feed on the leaves of a range of deciduous trees during May and June. A species which occurs mainly in England and Wales. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Tortricidae
- Genus
- Pandemis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
In deciduous woodland.
Seasonal Activity
Adults can be found on the wing from Late June through July.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae feed on the leaves of a range of deciduous trees during May and June.
Additional species information
Recorded status
A species which occurs mainly in England and Wales. 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 Pandemis cinnamomeana. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pandemis cinnamomeana
What is Pandemis cinnamomeana?
Pandemis cinnamomeana is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Pandemis cinnamomeana found?
Habitat: In deciduous woodland.
When is Pandemis cinnamomeana active?
Pandemis cinnamomeana: seasonal activity - Adults can be found on the wing from Late June through July..
What is the life cycle of a Pandemis cinnamomeana?
The larvae feed on the leaves of a range of deciduous trees during May and June.