Epagoge grotiana
This record describes Epagoge grotiana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Flies during June and July, especially around dawn and at dusk. The larvae feed on the leaves of various trees and shrubs including Oak, Hawthorn and Bramble. Widely distributed over much of the British Isles this species becomes scarcer further north. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Tortricidae
- Genus
- Epagoge
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Deciduous woodland.
Seasonal Activity
Flies during June and July, especially around dawn and at dusk.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae feed on the leaves of various trees and shrubs including Oak, Hawthorn and Bramble.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widely distributed over much of the British Isles this species becomes scarcer further north. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Epagoge grotiana. 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 Epagoge grotiana (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Epagoge grotiana
What is Epagoge grotiana?
Epagoge grotiana is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Epagoge grotiana found?
Habitat: Deciduous woodland.
When is Epagoge grotiana active?
Epagoge grotiana: seasonal activity - Flies during June and July, especially around dawn and at dusk..
What is the life cycle of a Epagoge grotiana?
The larvae feed on the leaves of various trees and shrubs including Oak, Hawthorn and Bramble.