Locust Leafroller Moth - Hodges#5796
Sciota subcaesiella
This record describes Sciota subcaesiella (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Phycitinae
- Tribe
- Phycitini
- Genus
- Sciota
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southeastern Canada and eastern United States. , , ,
Seasonal Activity
The adults are most common from April to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host plants include the following. Robinia L. (locust). Wisteria Nutt.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sciota subcaesiella. 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 Locust Leafroller Moth - Hodges#5796 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Kyhl Austin , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Locust Leafroller Moth - Hodges#5796
How big is Locust Leafroller Moth - Hodges#5796?
The wingspan averages 20 mm.
Where is Locust Leafroller Moth - Hodges#5796 found?
Range: Southeastern Canada and eastern United States. , , ,
What does Locust Leafroller Moth - Hodges#5796 eat?
The diet of the Locust Leafroller Moth - Hodges#5796 includes The larval host plants include the following. Robinia L. (locust). Wisteria Nutt..
When is Locust Leafroller Moth - Hodges#5796 active?
Locust Leafroller Moth - Hodges#5796: seasonal activity - The adults are most common from April to September..