Gibson's Epiblema - Hodges#3207.2
Epiblema gibsoni
This record describes Epiblema gibsoni (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The forewing of fresh specimens have a lavender tint. Genitalia:
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
Arkansas, Missouri to Michigan, south to Mississippi and South Carolina. Holotype: KY, Rowland Co. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from early June to late August with 70% of the records from July. ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is unknown.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Species named in recognition of Loran D. Gibson for his many contributions to the knowledge of Kentucky Lepidoptera.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Epiblema gibsoni. 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 Gibson's Epiblema - Hodges#3207.2 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Blocky , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Gibson's Epiblema - Hodges#3207.2
What is Gibson's Epiblema - Hodges#3207.2?
Gibson's Epiblema - Hodges#3207.2 (Epiblema gibsoni) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Gibson's Epiblema - Hodges#3207.2?
Forewing length 6-9 mm.
How do you identify Gibson's Epiblema - Hodges#3207.2?
The forewing of fresh specimens have a lavender tint. Genitalia:
Where is Gibson's Epiblema - Hodges#3207.2 found?
Range: Arkansas, Missouri to Michigan, south to Mississippi and South Carolina. Holotype: KY, Rowland Co. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Gibson's Epiblema - Hodges#3207.2 eat?
The diet of the Gibson's Epiblema - Hodges#3207.2 includes Larval host is unknown..
When is Gibson's Epiblema - Hodges#3207.2 active?
Gibson's Epiblema - Hodges#3207.2: seasonal activity - Adults fly from early June to late August with 70% of the records from July. ,.