Aethes deutschiana - Hodges#3755.3
Aethes deutschiana
This record describes Aethes deutschiana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
This species was number 3757 in the 1983 Hodges Checklist.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Cochylini
- Genus
- Aethes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Holarctic. Ranges across Europe, Asia, Canada, Alaska at 65° North, and the northwestern United States. ( 3 ) Type locality: Sweden.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named in memory of Dr. Henrik Deutsch, entomologist and former Provincial medical doctor of Torneå, Finland, for his "friendly communications and excellent contributions to Insecta Lapponica ." Dr. Deutsch traveled with Italian musician and explorer Giuseppe Acerbi (1773–1846), playing violin in a quartet , and once treated ailing naturalist E.D. Clarke (1769–1822) on his exploration of Finland.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Aethes deutschiana. 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 Aethes deutschiana - Hodges#3755.3 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Graham Montgomery; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Aethes deutschiana - Hodges#3755.3
What is Aethes deutschiana - Hodges#3755.3?
Aethes deutschiana - Hodges#3755.3 (Aethes deutschiana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Aethes deutschiana - Hodges#3755.3?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 15-23 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 8-11 mm. |
Where is Aethes deutschiana - Hodges#3755.3 found?
Range: Holarctic. Ranges across Europe, Asia, Canada, Alaska at 65° North, and the northwestern United States. ( 3 ) Type locality: Sweden.