Pandemis Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3596
Pandemis pyrusana
This record describes Pandemis pyrusana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - see original description in Print References.
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
Alberta west to British Columbia, south to Idaho, Utah, Colorado, and California. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Kearfott noted "larva on leaves of apple," and named the moth for pear, but likely a generalist of deciduous trees and shrubs. ,
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the host genus ( Pyrus ).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pandemis pyrusana. 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 Pandemis Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3596 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ted Kropiewnicki; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Pandemis Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3596
What is Pandemis Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3596?
Pandemis Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3596 (Pandemis pyrusana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pandemis Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3596?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 22-26 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length: males 8.1-12.2 mm, females 9.5-13.6 mm. |
How do you identify Pandemis Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3596?
Adult - see original description in Print References.
Where is Pandemis Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3596 found?
Range: Alberta west to British Columbia, south to Idaho, Utah, Colorado, and California. ( 3 )
What does Pandemis Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3596 eat?
The diet of the Pandemis Leafroller Moth - Hodges#3596 includes Kearfott noted larva on leaves of apple, and named the moth for pear, but likely a generalist of deciduous trees and shrubs. ,.