Cenopis ferreana - Hodges#3720.1
Cenopis ferreana
This record describes Cenopis ferreana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Busck original description as Sparganothis ferreana is available online in the print preferences.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Sparganothini
- Genus
- Cenopis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Heppner reported the range to include eastern North America, Nova Scotia to Florida, Manitoba to Texas. , Holotype ♀ from Ilion, Herkimer County, New York, 10 July 1912, H. McElhose in USNM. , Moth Photographers Group map
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be March through September. ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner (2003) listed many hardwoods. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin ferreus meaning "iron, rusty," for the "reddish brown" features of the moth.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cenopis ferreana. 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 Cenopis ferreana - Hodges#3720.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Cenopis ferreana - Hodges#3720.1
What is Cenopis ferreana - Hodges#3720.1?
Cenopis ferreana - Hodges#3720.1 (Cenopis ferreana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Cenopis ferreana - Hodges#3720.1?
The wingspan averages 18-21 mm. Busck listed a wingspan of 21 mm.
How do you identify Cenopis ferreana - Hodges#3720.1?
Busck original description as Sparganothis ferreana is available online in the print preferences.
Where is Cenopis ferreana - Hodges#3720.1 found?
Range: Heppner reported the range to include eastern North America, Nova Scotia to Florida, Manitoba to Texas. , Holotype ♀ from Ilion, Herkimer County, New York, 10 July 1912, H. McElhose in USNM. , Moth Photographers Group map
What does Cenopis ferreana - Hodges#3720.1 eat?
The diet of the Cenopis ferreana - Hodges#3720.1 includes Heppner (2003) listed many hardwoods. ( 3 ).
When is Cenopis ferreana - Hodges#3720.1 active?
Cenopis ferreana - Hodges#3720.1: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be March through September. ,.