Phalonidia campicolana - Hodges#3829
Platphalonidia campicolana
This record describes Platphalonidia campicolana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Hindwing is dark gray. ( 5 ) Platphalonidia , has been synonymized with Phalonidia by Razowski, 2011: Remarks: Platphalonidia was described for Phalonia felix Walsingham, 1895 and over 10 other species from the New World. Unfortunately the type-species belongs to Phalonidia and differs from the remaining New World species. Only felix was officially moved. The rest appear to have been moved to Platphalonia by Metzler & Albu, 2013, however, as of 8/18/2015 Tortricid.net has those other species placed in Phalonidia .
Identification notes
Hindwing is dark gray. ( 5 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Cochylini
- Genus
- Platphalonidia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Powell & Opler (2009) reported California. ( 5 ) Moth Photographers Group map includes California to Washington and northeastern North America. ( 4 ) Holotype ♂ from Mendocino County, California in BMNH. ( 6 ) , ( 5 )
Seasonal Activity
Powell & Opler (2009) reported a May to July flight period. ( 5 ) Moth Photographers Group displays records to September. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Powell & Opler (2009) reported the larval biology is unknown. ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin campus colō meaning "dwells in fields."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Platphalonidia campicolana. 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 campicolana - Hodges#3829 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Randy Hardy , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Phalonidia campicolana - Hodges#3829
What is Phalonidia campicolana - Hodges#3829?
Phalonidia campicolana - Hodges#3829 (Platphalonidia campicolana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Phalonidia campicolana - Hodges#3829?
Powell & Opler (2009) listed the forewing length 6.5-8 mm. ( 5 )
How do you identify Phalonidia campicolana - Hodges#3829?
Hindwing is dark gray. ( 5 )
Where is Phalonidia campicolana - Hodges#3829 found?
Range: Powell & Opler (2009) reported California. ( 5 ) Moth Photographers Group map includes California to Washington and northeastern North America. ( 4 ) Holotype ♂ from Mendocino County, California in BMNH. ( 6 ) , ( 5 )
When is Phalonidia campicolana - Hodges#3829 active?
Phalonidia campicolana - Hodges#3829: seasonal activity - Powell & Opler (2009) reported a May to July flight period. ( 5 ) Moth Photographers Group displays records to September. ( 4 ).
What is the life cycle of a Phalonidia campicolana - Hodges#3829?
Powell & Opler (2009) reported the larval biology is unknown. ( 5 )