Catastega nebula - Hodges#3333.2
Catastega nebula
This record describes Catastega nebula (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See original description in print references below .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Eucosmini
- Genus
- Catastega
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Mountains of southern Arizona . Holotype male: Rustler Park 8500', Chiricahua Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona. VII-14-72 (J. Powell ).
Seasonal Activity
Records from July and August .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet is Latin meaning "cloudy," in reference to wing color compared to the other Catastega . .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Catastega nebula. 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 Catastega nebula - Hodges#3333.2 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Catastega nebula - Hodges#3333.2
What is Catastega nebula - Hodges#3333.2?
Catastega nebula - Hodges#3333.2 (Catastega nebula) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Catastega nebula - Hodges#3333.2?
Forewing length: ♂ 7.7-8.5 mm ♀ 7.8-8.6 mm
How do you identify Catastega nebula - Hodges#3333.2?
See original description in print references below .
Where is Catastega nebula - Hodges#3333.2 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Range | Mountains of southern Arizona . Holotype |
| Male | Rustler Park 8500', Chiricahua Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona. VII-14-72 (J. Powell ). |
When is Catastega nebula - Hodges#3333.2 active?
Catastega nebula - Hodges#3333.2: seasonal activity - Records from July and August ..