Epiblema periculosana - Hodges#3197
Epiblema periculosana
This record describes Epiblema periculosana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Epiblema periculosana - Hodges#3197 (Epiblema periculosana) 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. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Wingspan 15-16 mm.. Active during Adults are most often reported from June to July..
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
California to British Columbia and Alberta. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. Type locality: Mount McLean 5,550', British Columbia (A.W. Hanham , Aug.).
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most often reported from June to July. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin periculosus meaning "dangerous, perilous."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Epiblema periculosana. 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 periculosana - Hodges#3197 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Epiblema periculosana - Hodges#3197
What is Epiblema periculosana - Hodges#3197?
Epiblema periculosana - Hodges#3197 (Epiblema periculosana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Epiblema periculosana - Hodges#3197?
Wingspan 15-16 mm.
Where is Epiblema periculosana - Hodges#3197 found?
Range: California to British Columbia and Alberta. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. Type locality: Mount McLean 5,550', British Columbia (A.W. Hanham , Aug.).
When is Epiblema periculosana - Hodges#3197 active?
Epiblema periculosana - Hodges#3197: seasonal activity - Adults are most often reported from June to July. ( 3 ).