Aproned Cenopis - Hodges#3727
Cenopis niveana
This record describes Cenopis niveana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing dark brown except for light yellow band across base and across wingtip, and yellow semicircular patch mid-way along costa; some individuals have extensive yellow shading along inner margin (resulting in less extensive brown, sometimes reduced to just a crescent of brown along the costa); hindwing white.
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
Eastern North America. ( 3 ) Type locality: Canada.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period is April to October. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin niveus meaning "snowy," for the "bright shining white" forewings of Walsingham's specimen.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cenopis niveana. 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 Aproned Cenopis - Hodges#3727 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Mike Boone , Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Aproned Cenopis - Hodges#3727
What is Aproned Cenopis - Hodges#3727?
Aproned Cenopis - Hodges#3727 (Cenopis niveana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Aproned Cenopis - Hodges#3727?
Wingspan 23 mm.
How do you identify Aproned Cenopis - Hodges#3727?
Adult: forewing dark brown except for light yellow band across base and across wingtip, and yellow semicircular patch mid-way along costa; some individuals have extensive yellow shading along inner margin (resulting in less extensive brown, sometimes reduced to just a crescent of brown along the costa); hindwing white.
Where is Aproned Cenopis - Hodges#3727 found?
Range: Eastern North America. ( 3 ) Type locality: Canada.
When is Aproned Cenopis - Hodges#3727 active?
Aproned Cenopis - Hodges#3727: seasonal activity - The main flight period is April to October. ( 3 ).