Sparganothis violaceana - Hodges#3710
Sparganothis violaceana
This record describes Sparganothis violaceana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - A unique Sparganothis with the outer 3/4 of the forewings smooth immaculate violet and the thorax and inner 1/4 of the forewings dark yellow. Labial palps are long.
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
Habitat
Wetlands where blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) grow.
Geographic Range
Northeastern U.S. and coast to coast in Canada. Lectotype: Massachusetts ( Sanborn ). ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Vaccinium spp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin for the "wings shining yellow at the base, beyond to just before the apices deep purplish or violaceous."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sparganothis violaceana. 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 Sparganothis violaceana - Hodges#3710 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Paul Dennehy; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Sparganothis violaceana - Hodges#3710
What is Sparganothis violaceana - Hodges#3710?
Sparganothis violaceana - Hodges#3710 (Sparganothis violaceana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Sparganothis violaceana - Hodges#3710?
Wingspan 21-24 mm.
How do you identify Sparganothis violaceana - Hodges#3710?
Adult - A unique Sparganothis with the outer 3/4 of the forewings smooth immaculate violet and the thorax and inner 1/4 of the forewings dark yellow. Labial palps are long.
Where is Sparganothis violaceana - Hodges#3710 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Wetlands where blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) grow. |
| Range | Northeastern U.S. and coast to coast in Canada. Lectotype: Massachusetts ( Sanborn ). |
What does Sparganothis violaceana - Hodges#3710 eat?
The diet of the Sparganothis violaceana - Hodges#3710 includes Vaccinium spp..