Epiblema discretivana - Hodges#3188
Epiblema discretivana
This record describes Epiblema discretivana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
Heinrich reported the range to include Florida to Texas. Coastal north at least to Block Island Holotype ♂, Sheldon, Harris County, Texas. [near Houston], collected 10-IV-1919 by A.C. Johnson, USNM. ,
Seasonal Activity
The adults appear to be most common in the months of May to August. Heppner reported January to May; July in Florida.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Baccharis spp. ( 6 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin discretivus meaning "marking distinction or separation."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Epiblema discretivana. 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 Epiblema discretivana - Hodges#3188 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Epiblema discretivana - Hodges#3188
How big is Epiblema discretivana - Hodges#3188?
Heinrich and Heinrich reported a wingspan of 13-16 mm. ,
Where is Epiblema discretivana - Hodges#3188 found?
Range: Heinrich reported the range to include Florida to Texas. Coastal north at least to Block Island Holotype ♂, Sheldon, Harris County, Texas. [near Houston], collected 10-IV-1919 by A.C. Johnson, USNM. ,
What does Epiblema discretivana - Hodges#3188 eat?
The diet of the Epiblema discretivana - Hodges#3188 includes Baccharis spp. ( 6 ).
When is Epiblema discretivana - Hodges#3188 active?
Epiblema discretivana - Hodges#3188: seasonal activity - The adults appear to be most common in the months of May to August. Heppner reported January to May; July in Florida..