Retinia sabiniana - Hodges#2896
Retinia sabiniana
This record describes Retinia sabiniana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Retinia sabiniana - Hodges#2896 (Retinia sabiniana) 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 Olethreutinae, tribe Eucosmini, superfamily Tortricoidea. This species belongs to the genus Retinia. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Forewing length 9-13.5 mm. Wingspan 17-23 mm. ,. Active during Adults are most common from April to October..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Eucosmini
- Genus
- Retinia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern Oregon to California. ( 5 ) , ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from April to October. ( 6 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is Pinus sabiniana Dougl. ex Dougl. [ P. sabineana ] (gray pine). ,
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the larval host plant ( Pinus sabiniana ).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Retinia sabiniana. 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 Retinia sabiniana - Hodges#2896 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Retinia sabiniana - Hodges#2896
What is Retinia sabiniana - Hodges#2896?
Retinia sabiniana - Hodges#2896 (Retinia sabiniana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Retinia sabiniana - Hodges#2896?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing length 9-13.5 mm. |
| Wingspan | Wingspan 17-23 mm. , |
Where is Retinia sabiniana - Hodges#2896 found?
Range: Southern Oregon to California. ( 5 ) , ( 3 )
What does Retinia sabiniana - Hodges#2896 eat?
The diet of the Retinia sabiniana - Hodges#2896 includes Larval host is Pinus sabiniana Dougl. ex Dougl. [ P. sabineana ] (gray pine). ,.
When is Retinia sabiniana - Hodges#2896 active?
Retinia sabiniana - Hodges#2896: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from April to October. ( 6 ).