One-banded Sparganothis - Hodges#3711
Sparganothis unifasciana
This record describes Sparganothis unifasciana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing yellow, crossed by diagonal orangish-brown band; orangish-brown blotch along costa about two-thirds distance from base; another blotch near middle of subterminal area; hindwing pale gray.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Sparganothini
- Genus
- Sparganothis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Widespread in the Northeast at low elevations, west to Alberta, Colorado, eastern Washington and northern Arizona at high elevations. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: A general feeder, have been bred on herbaceous ground covers, conifers and ash. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin unis fascia meaning "single-banded", for the single diagonal band crossing the forewing.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sparganothis unifasciana. 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 One-banded Sparganothis - Hodges#3711 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , Chris Grinter , marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About One-banded Sparganothis - Hodges#3711
What is One-banded Sparganothis - Hodges#3711?
One-banded Sparganothis - Hodges#3711 (Sparganothis unifasciana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is One-banded Sparganothis - Hodges#3711?
Forewing length 10.5-12.7 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify One-banded Sparganothis - Hodges#3711?
Adult: forewing yellow, crossed by diagonal orangish-brown band; orangish-brown blotch along costa about two-thirds distance from base; another blotch near middle of subterminal area; hindwing pale gray.
Where is One-banded Sparganothis - Hodges#3711 found?
Range: Widespread in the Northeast at low elevations, west to Alberta, Colorado, eastern Washington and northern Arizona at high elevations. ( 3 )
What does One-banded Sparganothis - Hodges#3711 eat?
The diet of the One-banded Sparganothis - Hodges#3711 includes A general feeder, have been bred on herbaceous ground covers, conifers and ash. ( 3 ).