Lentiginos Moth - Hodges#3731
Sparganothoides lentiginosana
This record describes Sparganothoides lentiginosana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing variably light brown to dull orangish with dark dots scattered across wing. A diffuse dark spot near center of wing often appears smudged. HW light gray, semitransparent. |
| Head | Head pale gray, with prominent snout. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Sparganothini
- Genus
- Sparganothoides
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Heppner reported the range to include North Carolina to Florida, Arkansas to Texas. Moth Photographers Group map
Seasonal Activity
Heppner reported February to May, July to September, December.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner reported to host unknown.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from lentiginose meaning "freckled," for the forewing "sparingly dotted with fuscous."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sparganothoides lentiginosana. 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 Lentiginos Moth - Hodges#3731 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Maury Heiman , Robert Lord Zimlich , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Lentiginos Moth - Hodges#3731
What is Lentiginos Moth - Hodges#3731?
Lentiginos Moth - Hodges#3731 (Sparganothoides lentiginosana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Lentiginos Moth - Hodges#3731?
Wingspan 14 mm.
How do you identify Lentiginos Moth - Hodges#3731?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing variably light brown to dull orangish with dark dots scattered across wing. A diffuse dark spot near center of wing often appears smudged. HW light gray, semitransparent. |
| Head | Head pale gray, with prominent snout. |
Where is Lentiginos Moth - Hodges#3731 found?
Range: Heppner reported the range to include North Carolina to Florida, Arkansas to Texas. Moth Photographers Group map
What does Lentiginos Moth - Hodges#3731 eat?
The diet of the Lentiginos Moth - Hodges#3731 includes Heppner reported to host unknown..
When is Lentiginos Moth - Hodges#3731 active?
Lentiginos Moth - Hodges#3731: seasonal activity - Heppner reported February to May, July to September, December..