Hoffman's Cochylid - Hodges#3776
Cochylichroa hoffmanana
This record describes Cochylichroa hoffmanana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See Kearfott, 1907 Print References for original description. Genitalia: ♀ ♂
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Cochylini
- Genus
- Cochylichroa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Records from the eastern half of North America and California. ( 7 ) Paratypes: Mount Graybeard, North Carolina, 2 May; "Valley" 3-12 Jun. (Wm. Beutenmüller ).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: One record on New England aster ( Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ). ( 6 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet in honor of Reverend Dean Hoffman (1829-1902) "whose interest and love of science has made possible the discovery of this and many other species."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cochylichroa hoffmanana. 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 Hoffman's Cochylid - Hodges#3776 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ted Kropiewnicki; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Robin McLeod , Tony-2 , Nick Block , Randy Hardy , Fyn Kynd , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Hoffman's Cochylid - Hodges#3776
What is Hoffman's Cochylid - Hodges#3776?
Hoffman's Cochylid - Hodges#3776 (Cochylichroa hoffmanana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hoffman's Cochylid - Hodges#3776?
Wingspan 10-14 mm. ( 6 )
How do you identify Hoffman's Cochylid - Hodges#3776?
See Kearfott, 1907 Print References for original description. Genitalia: ♀ ♂
Where is Hoffman's Cochylid - Hodges#3776 found?
Range: Records from the eastern half of North America and California. ( 7 ) Paratypes: Mount Graybeard, North Carolina, 2 May; Valley 3-12 Jun. (Wm. Beutenmüller ).
What does Hoffman's Cochylid - Hodges#3776 eat?
The diet of the Hoffman's Cochylid - Hodges#3776 includes One record on New England aster ( Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ). ( 6 ).