Balsam Marble
Pristerognatha penthinana
Pristerognatha penthinana is a moth belonging to the family Tortricidae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1845.
16
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Tortricidae
Genus
Pristerognatha
Balsam Marble belongs to the family Tortricidae, order Lepidoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Pristerognatha penthinana is a moth belonging to the family Tortricidae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1845.
Balsam Marble faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native woodland habitats. Climate change and increased frequency of extreme weather events further stress populations, while invasive plant species alter the composition of host plants essential for larval development.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly areas with abundant Balsam Poplar and related Populus species. It is typically found in riparian forests, woodland edges, and parklands where its host trees are present.
Threats
Agricultural intensification
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Climate change impacts
Invasive species competition
Pesticide use in adjacent areas
Found in 16 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Balsam Marble (Pristerognatha penthinana). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/balsam-marble