Phalonidia lepidana - Hodges#3836
Phalonidia lepidana
This record describes Phalonidia lepidana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - see Razowski (1997). ( 6 )
Identification notes
Adult - see Razowski (1997). ( 6 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Cochylini
- Genus
- Phalonidia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southeast Canada and northeast United States. Type location: North Carolina.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin lepidus meaning "pleasant, elegant."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Phalonidia lepidana. 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 Phalonidia lepidana - Hodges#3836 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Randy Hardy , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Phalonidia lepidana - Hodges#3836
What is Phalonidia lepidana - Hodges#3836?
Phalonidia lepidana - Hodges#3836 (Phalonidia lepidana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Phalonidia lepidana - Hodges#3836?
Total length 6-7 mm. Wingspan 13-16 mm.
How do you identify Phalonidia lepidana - Hodges#3836?
Adult - see Razowski (1997). ( 6 )
Where is Phalonidia lepidana - Hodges#3836 found?
Range: Southeast Canada and northeast United States. Type location: North Carolina.
What does Phalonidia lepidana - Hodges#3836 eat?
The diet of the Phalonidia lepidana - Hodges#3836 includes Unknown..