Phiaris glaciana - Hodges#2847
Phiaris glaciana
This record describes Phiaris glaciana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD) Transferred from genus Olethreutes by Gilligan et al..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Olethreutini
- Genus
- Phiaris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Usually found at higher elevations.
Geographic Range
Alaska, British Columbia across southern Canada. South through the Rocky Mountains to northern Arizona. In the eastern U.S. to North Carolina. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Records of adults are mostly from June to September. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae are leaf rollers of birch ( Betula ), cottonwood ( Populus ) and maple ( Acer ). ,
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin meaning "frozen."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Phiaris glaciana. 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 Phiaris glaciana - Hodges#2847 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Phiaris glaciana - Hodges#2847
What is Phiaris glaciana - Hodges#2847?
Phiaris glaciana - Hodges#2847 (Phiaris glaciana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Phiaris glaciana - Hodges#2847?
Forewing length 7-8 mm.
How do you identify Phiaris glaciana - Hodges#2847?
Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD)
Where is Phiaris glaciana - Hodges#2847 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Usually found at higher elevations. |
| Range | Alaska, British Columbia across southern Canada. South through the Rocky Mountains to northern Arizona. In the eastern U.S. to North Carolina. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Phiaris glaciana - Hodges#2847 eat?
The diet of the Phiaris glaciana - Hodges#2847 includes Larvae are leaf rollers of birch ( Betula ), cottonwood ( Populus ) and maple ( Acer ). ,.
When is Phiaris glaciana - Hodges#2847 active?
Phiaris glaciana - Hodges#2847: seasonal activity - Records of adults are mostly from June to September. ( 4 ).