Woodgrain Leafroller - Hodges#3593
Pandemis lamprosana
This record describes Pandemis lamprosana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A chunky moth with broad-based almost rectangular wings; forewing has 3 medium-to-dark brown areas: a large basal patch crossing the wing, a broad oblique band running from mid-costa to inner margin near anal angle, and a small patch (sometimes faint) along the costa near the apex; other areas of forewing are lighter yellowish-brown.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Archipini
- Genus
- Pandemis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Northeastern U.S. and southern Canada (Quebec and Ontario). Described material: New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts ( Sanborn ).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on leaves of a variety of deciduous trees, including ash, aspen, basswood, birch, beech, chokecherry, hophornbeam, honeylocust, maple, oak, sassafras, sycamore, witch hazel.
Life History
Overwinters as a young larva, completing its development in the spring. See or
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Greek lampros (λαμπρος) meaning "bright, shining, radiant"
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pandemis lamprosana. 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 Woodgrain Leafroller - Hodges#3593 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by cotinis , Steve Nanz , Beatriz Moisset , Tony-2 , anitagould , Chuck Entz , Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Woodgrain Leafroller - Hodges#3593
What is Woodgrain Leafroller - Hodges#3593?
Woodgrain Leafroller - Hodges#3593 (Pandemis lamprosana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Woodgrain Leafroller - Hodges#3593?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 21-26 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length: male 8.0-10.5 mm, 9.5-12.0 mm. Larva to 20 mm. |
How do you identify Woodgrain Leafroller - Hodges#3593?
A chunky moth with broad-based almost rectangular wings; forewing has 3 medium-to-dark brown areas: a large basal patch crossing the wing, a broad oblique band running from mid-costa to inner margin near anal angle, and a small patch (sometimes faint) along the costa near the apex; other areas of forewing are lighter yellowish-brown.
Where is Woodgrain Leafroller - Hodges#3593 found?
Range: Northeastern U.S. and southern Canada (Quebec and Ontario). Described material: New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts ( Sanborn ).
What does Woodgrain Leafroller - Hodges#3593 eat?
The diet of the Woodgrain Leafroller - Hodges#3593 includes Larvae feed on leaves of a variety of deciduous trees, including ash, aspen, basswood, birch, beech, chokecherry, hophornbeam, honeylocust, maple, oak, sassafras, sycamore, witch hazel..
What is the life cycle of a Woodgrain Leafroller - Hodges#3593?
Overwinters as a young larva, completing its development in the spring. See or