Platynota larreana - Hodges#3735
Platynota larreana
This record describes Platynota larreana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - rust brown. Larva - bright green. BOLD:AAL4765
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
Mojave Desert, from Owens Valley California to western Arizona.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly February to May.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larva is a leaf tier on creosote bush ( Larrea tridentata ) (Comstock,1939). Dammers reared it on evening primrose ( Oenothera ) and butterflybush ( Buddleja ).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the host plant genus.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Platynota larreana. 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 larreana - Hodges#3735 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason J. Dombroskie; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Platynota larreana - Hodges#3735
What is Platynota larreana - Hodges#3735?
Platynota larreana - Hodges#3735 (Platynota larreana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Platynota larreana - Hodges#3735?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 18-18.5 mm (Comstock, 1939). |
| Forewing | Forewing length 7-9.5 mm. Pupa 9 mm (Comstock, 1939). |
How do you identify Platynota larreana - Hodges#3735?
Adult - rust brown. Larva - bright green.
Where is Platynota larreana - Hodges#3735 found?
Range: Mojave Desert, from Owens Valley California to western Arizona.
What does Platynota larreana - Hodges#3735 eat?
The diet of the Platynota larreana - Hodges#3735 includes The larva is a leaf tier on creosote bush ( Larrea tridentata ) (Comstock,1939). Dammers reared it on evening primrose ( Oenothera ) and butterflybush ( Buddleja )..
When is Platynota larreana - Hodges#3735 active?
Platynota larreana - Hodges#3735: seasonal activity - Adults fly February to May..