Mosaic Sparganothis Moth - Hodges#3706
Sparganothis xanthoides
This record describes Sparganothis xanthoides (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - Antennae doubly ciliated, with rather long hairs ● Head and labial palpi dark brownish, nearly twice the length of the head ● FW tawny-yellow, with the brown veins and nervules, and with brown striae beneath the nervules ● Oblique brown band arises on the basal third of the costa, and runs to the middle of the dorsal margin, but does not reach it ● Brown patch on the costa, over the subcostal nervules, striated with darker brown ● Extreme apical margin brown ● HW pale yellowish-white. [Clemens' original description of Leptorie broviernatana ]
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
Found in most of North America. Holotype female: Vancouver Island, British Columbia (Dr. Lyall ) .
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae have been recorded feeding on Lotus corniculatus . ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Greek ξανθός εἶδος meaning "yellow-form."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sparganothis xanthoides. 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 Mosaic Sparganothis Moth - Hodges#3706 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , Robert Lord Zimlich , marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Mosaic Sparganothis Moth - Hodges#3706
What is Mosaic Sparganothis Moth - Hodges#3706?
Mosaic Sparganothis Moth - Hodges#3706 (Sparganothis xanthoides) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Mosaic Sparganothis Moth - Hodges#3706?
Wingspan: 17–21 mm. ( 4 )
How do you identify Mosaic Sparganothis Moth - Hodges#3706?
Adult - Antennae doubly ciliated, with rather long hairs ● Head and labial palpi dark brownish, nearly twice the length of the head ● FW tawny-yellow, with the brown veins and nervules, and with brown striae beneath the nervules ● Oblique brown band arises on the basal third of the costa, and runs to the middle of the dorsal margin, but does not reach it ● Brown patch on the costa, over the subcostal nervules, striated with darker brown ● Extreme apical margin brown ● HW pale yellowish-white. [Clemens' original description of Leptorie broviernatana ]
Where is Mosaic Sparganothis Moth - Hodges#3706 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Range | Found in most of North America. Holotype |
| Female | Vancouver Island, British Columbia (Dr. Lyall ) . |
What does Mosaic Sparganothis Moth - Hodges#3706 eat?
The diet of the Mosaic Sparganothis Moth - Hodges#3706 includes Larvae have been recorded feeding on Lotus corniculatus . ( 4 ).