Tsinilla lineana - Hodges#2865
Tsinilla lineana
This record describes Tsinilla lineana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Tsinilla lineana - Hodges#2865 (Tsinilla lineana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, commonly known as tortricid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Olethreutinae, tribe Olethreutini, superfamily Tortricoidea. This species belongs to the genus Tsinilla. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Wingspan 15-16 mm. ,. Active during Heppner reported March and June in Florida..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Olethreutini
- Genus
- Tsinilla
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Heppner (2003) reported the range to include Florida. ( 3 ) Type locality: Palm Beach, FL (bred by Dr. H. Dyer ).
Seasonal Activity
Heppner (2003) reported March and June in Florida. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Fernald and Heppner reported the host plant [ Anona laurifolia ] Annona glabra (pond apple). ,
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin meaning "lined" for the "numerous dark longitudinal lines" on the forewing.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Tsinilla lineana. 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 Tsinilla lineana - Hodges#2865 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Tsinilla lineana - Hodges#2865
What is Tsinilla lineana - Hodges#2865?
Tsinilla lineana - Hodges#2865 (Tsinilla lineana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Tsinilla lineana - Hodges#2865?
Wingspan 15-16 mm. ,
Where is Tsinilla lineana - Hodges#2865 found?
Range: Heppner (2003) reported the range to include Florida. ( 3 ) Type locality: Palm Beach, FL (bred by Dr. H. Dyer ).
What does Tsinilla lineana - Hodges#2865 eat?
The diet of the Tsinilla lineana - Hodges#2865 includes Fernald and Heppner reported the host plant [ Anona laurifolia ] Annona glabra (pond apple). ,.
When is Tsinilla lineana - Hodges#2865 active?
Tsinilla lineana - Hodges#2865: seasonal activity - Heppner (2003) reported March and June in Florida. ( 3 ).