Thyraylia hollandana - Hodges#3847
Thyraylia hollandana
This record describes Thyraylia hollandana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 4 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Cochylini
- Genus
- Thyraylia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern North America. ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) Described material: Oak Station, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, May 23 (Fred. Marloff ); New Haven, Connecticut, June 7 (A.E. Britton).
Seasonal Activity
March to September with August being the peak.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet in honor of Dr. W.G. Holland.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Thyraylia hollandana. 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 Thyraylia hollandana - Hodges#3847 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Nick Block , Randy Hardy , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Thyraylia hollandana - Hodges#3847
What is Thyraylia hollandana - Hodges#3847?
Thyraylia hollandana - Hodges#3847 (Thyraylia hollandana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Thyraylia hollandana - Hodges#3847?
Wingspan 13-14 mm.
How do you identify Thyraylia hollandana - Hodges#3847?
Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 4 )
Where is Thyraylia hollandana - Hodges#3847 found?
Range: Eastern North America. ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) Described material: Oak Station, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, May 23 (Fred. Marloff ); New Haven, Connecticut, June 7 (A.E. Britton).
When is Thyraylia hollandana - Hodges#3847 active?
Thyraylia hollandana - Hodges#3847: seasonal activity - March to September with August being the peak..