Platynota labiosana - Hodges#3738
Platynota labiosana
This record describes Platynota labiosana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Platynota labiosana - Hodges#3738 (Platynota labiosana) 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 Sparganothini, superfamily Tortricoidea. This species belongs to the genus Platynota. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Forewing length 6-9 mm.. Active during The main flight period appears to be March to September; year round in Texas..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Sparganothini
- Genus
- Platynota
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern California and Utah to Texas and southern Colorado. Type locality: Texas ( Belfrage ).
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be March to September; year round in Texas. ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin labiosus meaning "having large, blubbery lips," for the elongated labial palps.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Platynota labiosana. 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 Platynota labiosana - Hodges#3738 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Platynota labiosana - Hodges#3738
What is Platynota labiosana - Hodges#3738?
Platynota labiosana - Hodges#3738 (Platynota labiosana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Platynota labiosana - Hodges#3738?
Forewing length 6-9 mm.
Where is Platynota labiosana - Hodges#3738 found?
Range: Southern California and Utah to Texas and southern Colorado. Type locality: Texas ( Belfrage ).
When is Platynota labiosana - Hodges#3738 active?
Platynota labiosana - Hodges#3738: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be March to September; year round in Texas. ( 4 ).