Gray Leafroller - Hodges#3672
Syndemis afflictana
This record describes Syndemis afflictana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: wings bicolored - basal half silvery, distal half brownish-gray; surface sprinkled with short squiggly streaks. Larva: head green, unmarked; body yellowish-green with yellowish subdorsal stripe and prominent cream-colored spiracular stripe.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Archipini
- Genus
- Syndemis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Across southern Canada and northern US; in the west, extends south in the mountains to California. Also occurs in Florida. Described material: St. Martin’s Falls, Albany River, Hudson’s Bay (Dr. Barnston ); Nova Scotia (Lieut. Redman).
Seasonal Activity
Rare in collections because adults fly in early spring (Powell, 1996).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on various trees species, according to geographic location: Douglas-fir, subalpine fir, balsam fir, mountain alder, apple, white birch, maple, spruce, tamarack, willow.
Life History
One generation per year; overwinters as a penultimate-stage larva; pupation occurs in early June.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin afflictandus meaning "struck down, harrassed, tormented,"
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Syndemis afflictana. 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 Gray Leafroller - Hodges#3672 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by tom murray , marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy , Jason Dombroskie
Frequently Asked Questions About Gray Leafroller - Hodges#3672
What is Gray Leafroller - Hodges#3672?
Gray Leafroller - Hodges#3672 (Syndemis afflictana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Gray Leafroller - Hodges#3672?
Wingspan 18-23 mm. Larva to 20 mm.
How do you identify Gray Leafroller - Hodges#3672?
Adult: wings bicolored - basal half silvery, distal half brownish-gray; surface sprinkled with short squiggly streaks. Larva: head green, unmarked; body yellowish-green with yellowish subdorsal stripe and prominent cream-colored spiracular stripe.
Where is Gray Leafroller - Hodges#3672 found?
Range: Across southern Canada and northern US; in the west, extends south in the mountains to California. Also occurs in Florida. Described material: St. Martin’s Falls, Albany River, Hudson’s Bay (Dr. Barnston ); Nova Scotia (Lieut. Redman).
What does Gray Leafroller - Hodges#3672 eat?
The diet of the Gray Leafroller - Hodges#3672 includes Larvae feed on various trees species, according to geographic location: Douglas-fir, subalpine fir, balsam fir, mountain alder, apple, white birch, maple, spruce, tamarack, willow..
When is Gray Leafroller - Hodges#3672 active?
Gray Leafroller - Hodges#3672: seasonal activity - Rare in collections because adults fly in early spring (Powell, 1996)..
What is the life cycle of a Gray Leafroller - Hodges#3672?
One generation per year; overwinters as a penultimate-stage larva; pupation occurs in early June.