Epiblema macneilli - Hodges#3207
Epiblema macneilli
This record describes Epiblema macneilli (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Epiblema macneilli - Hodges#3207 (Epiblema macneilli) is a species in the family Tortricidae, commonly known as tortricid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Olethreutinae, tribe Eucosmini, superfamily Tortricoidea. This species belongs to the genus Epiblema. Size: Forewing length: ♂ 11.3-14.0 mm ♀ 10.6-11.7 mm. Found in Confined to the arctic-alpine zone above the tree line..
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
Habitat
Confined to the arctic-alpine zone above the tree line.
Geographic Range
Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains above 12,000'. Holotype male: near Mono Pass 12,000', Inyo County, California (C.D. MacNeill, August 11, 1958).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults observed in association with Pacific hulsea ( Hulsea algida ).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet in honor of Don MacNeill (1925-2006) who collected some of the first specimens.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Epiblema macneilli. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Epiblema macneilli - Hodges#3207
What is Epiblema macneilli - Hodges#3207?
Epiblema macneilli - Hodges#3207 (Epiblema macneilli) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Epiblema macneilli - Hodges#3207?
Forewing length: ♂ 11.3-14.0 mm ♀ 10.6-11.7 mm
Where is Epiblema macneilli - Hodges#3207 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Confined to the arctic-alpine zone above the tree line. |
| Range | Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains above 12,000'. Holotype |
| Male | near Mono Pass 12,000', Inyo County, California (C.D. MacNeill, August 11, 1958). |
What does Epiblema macneilli - Hodges#3207 eat?
The diet of the Epiblema macneilli - Hodges#3207 includes Adults observed in association with Pacific hulsea ( Hulsea algida )..