Pseudargyrotoza conwagana
This record describes Pseudargyrotoza conwagana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 11-15 mm. With a wingspan of approximately 13 mm, it is one of the smaller Tortricidae . The conspicuous yellow blotch identifies this colourful moth when at rest. Wide range of habitats, including hedgerows and gardens. Flying during May to July it can often be seen flying during the day around its main foodplant, Ash. It is quite common through most of Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Tortricidae
- Genus
- Pseudargyrotoza
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Wide range of habitats, including hedgerows and gardens.
Seasonal Activity
Flying during May to July it can often be seen flying during the day around its main foodplant, Ash.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae also feed on Privet.
Additional species information
Recorded status
It is quite common through most of Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pseudargyrotoza conwagana. 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 Pseudargyrotoza conwagana (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudargyrotoza conwagana
What is Pseudargyrotoza conwagana?
Pseudargyrotoza conwagana is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Pseudargyrotoza conwagana found?
Habitat: Wide range of habitats, including hedgerows and gardens.
When is Pseudargyrotoza conwagana active?
Pseudargyrotoza conwagana: seasonal activity - Flying during May to July it can often be seen flying during the day around its main foodplant, Ash..
What is the life cycle of a Pseudargyrotoza conwagana?
The larvae also feed on Privet.