Platphalonidia lavana - Hodges#3833
Platphalonidia lavana
This record describes Platphalonidia lavana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Phalonia lavana Busck, is available online in the print references below. 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 .
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
Scattered records in the eastern United States. Alberta and British Columbia records. Razowski states Arkansas, Illinois and British Columbia. Described specimen: Oak Station, Pennsylvania (F. Marloff ).
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from April to July.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Platphalonidia lavana. 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 Platphalonidia lavana - Hodges#3833 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Platphalonidia lavana - Hodges#3833
What is Platphalonidia lavana - Hodges#3833?
Platphalonidia lavana - Hodges#3833 (Platphalonidia lavana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Platphalonidia lavana - Hodges#3833?
Wingspan 12-13 mm. Razowski lists 14-16 mm.
How do you identify Platphalonidia lavana - Hodges#3833?
The original description as Phalonia lavana Busck, is available online in the print references below.
Where is Platphalonidia lavana - Hodges#3833 found?
Range: Scattered records in the eastern United States. Alberta and British Columbia records. Razowski states Arkansas, Illinois and British Columbia. Described specimen: Oak Station, Pennsylvania (F. Marloff ).
When is Platphalonidia lavana - Hodges#3833 active?
Platphalonidia lavana - Hodges#3833: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from April to July..