Modest Phtheochroa moth - Hodges#3819
Phtheochroa modestana
This record describes Phtheochroa modestana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Modest Phtheochroa moth - Hodges#3819 (Phtheochroa modestana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, commonly known as tortricid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Tortricinae, tribe Cochylini, superfamily Tortricoidea. This species belongs to the genus Phtheochroa. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Busck listed the wingspan as 20 mm. Moth Photographers Group displays specimens of 17 & 19 mm wingspan.. Active during The main flight period appears to be June to September..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Cochylini
- Genus
- Phtheochroa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Alberta, eastward across southern Canada; Maine to Illinois and South Carolina . Holotype ♂ collected 2 July 1905 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Collector: H. Engel , #10241 in USNM. ,
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be June to September. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin modestus meaning "modest."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Phtheochroa modestana. 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 Modest Phtheochroa moth - Hodges#3819
What is Modest Phtheochroa moth - Hodges#3819?
Modest Phtheochroa moth - Hodges#3819 (Phtheochroa modestana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Modest Phtheochroa moth - Hodges#3819?
Busck listed the wingspan as 20 mm. Moth Photographers Group displays specimens of 17 & 19 mm wingspan.
Where is Modest Phtheochroa moth - Hodges#3819 found?
Range: Alberta, eastward across southern Canada; Maine to Illinois and South Carolina . Holotype ♂ collected 2 July 1905 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Collector: H. Engel , #10241 in USNM. ,
When is Modest Phtheochroa moth - Hodges#3819 active?
Modest Phtheochroa moth - Hodges#3819: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be June to September. ( 3 ).