Brighton's Epiblema - Hodges#3203
Epiblema brightonana
This record describes Epiblema brightonana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Kearfott stated Forewing: gray-brown; a large dark brown spot on dorsum, between inner fourth and middle, extending to middle of wing, pointed on top, rounded on sides; a smaller spot of same shape and color on dorsum before angle; from the middle of costa an irregular narrow fascia goes obliquely to middle of wing at end of cell, sending a wavy line down to the dorsal spot before angle.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Eucosmini
- Genus
- Epiblema
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Beadle & Leckie reported the range to include southeastern Canada; northeastern United States. Moth Photographers Group map Types/Material examined: New Brighton, PA (F.A. Merrick , July 29th to Aug. 10th).
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period is June to August. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the type location, New Brighton, Pennsylvania.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Epiblema brightonana. 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 Brighton's Epiblema - Hodges#3203 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Bob Patterson , Tony-2 , Maury Heiman , Robert Lord Zimlich , Randy Hardy , Fyn Kynd
Frequently Asked Questions About Brighton's Epiblema - Hodges#3203
What is Brighton's Epiblema - Hodges#3203?
Brighton's Epiblema - Hodges#3203 (Epiblema brightonana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Brighton's Epiblema - Hodges#3203?
Kearfott reported the wingspan 13-16 mm.
How do you identify Brighton's Epiblema - Hodges#3203?
Kearfott stated Forewing: gray-brown; a large dark brown spot on dorsum, between inner fourth and middle, extending to middle of wing, pointed on top, rounded on sides; a smaller spot of same shape and color on dorsum before angle; from the middle of costa an irregular narrow fascia goes obliquely to middle of wing at end of cell, sending a wavy line down to the dorsal spot before angle.
Where is Brighton's Epiblema - Hodges#3203 found?
Range: Beadle & Leckie reported the range to include southeastern Canada; northeastern United States. Moth Photographers Group map Types/Material examined: New Brighton, PA (F.A. Merrick , July 29th to Aug. 10th).
When is Brighton's Epiblema - Hodges#3203 active?
Brighton's Epiblema - Hodges#3203: seasonal activity - The main flight period is June to August. ( 3 ).