Epimartyria bimaculella - Hodges#0001.1
Epimartyria bimaculella
This record describes Epimartyria bimaculella (species). Recorded family: Micropterigidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adults of Epimartyria bimaculella most resemble those of E. pardella in possessing dark fuscous forewings marked by pale golden spots. A total of two yellowish spots occur in bimaculella , with only a single large costal spot present beyond the middle of the forewing. Four spots are present on the forewing of pardella , with two of these located across the distal third of the wing on the costal and dorsal margins respectively .
Wikipedia reference for Epimartyria bimaculella: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epimartyria_bimaculella.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Micropterigoidea
- Family
- Micropterigidae (Mandibulate Archaic Moths)
- Genus
- Epimartyria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
"At the type locality, specimens were captured by sweeping low lying vegetation or during diurnal flight along a shaded seepage in a Douglas Fir–Western Red Cedar forest where leafy liverworts grew. Adults were also observed perching on lower parts of plants such as Salmonberry ( Rubus spectabilis Pursh) no more than approximately 25 metres from the liverwort habitat" .
Geographic Range
"Known from northwestern Washington and southern British Columbia" .
Seasonal Activity
Records "from late April to mid August, with most records in June" .
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Immature stages unknown .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: "The species name is derived from the Latin bi ; (two, double) and maculella (little spot) in reference to the two, small, pale yellowish spots present on the forewings" .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Epimartyria bimaculella. 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 Epimartyria bimaculella - Hodges#0001.1 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Epimartyria bimaculella - Hodges#0001.1
What is Epimartyria bimaculella - Hodges#0001.1?
Epimartyria bimaculella - Hodges#0001.1 (Epimartyria bimaculella) is a species in the family Micropterigidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Epimartyria bimaculella - Hodges#0001.1?
Adults of Epimartyria bimaculella most resemble those of E. pardella in possessing dark fuscous forewings marked by pale golden spots. A total of two yellowish spots occur in bimaculella , with only a single large costal spot present beyond the middle of the forewing. Four spots are present on the forewing of pardella , with two of these located across the distal third of the wing on the costal and dorsal margins respectively .
Where is Epimartyria bimaculella - Hodges#0001.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | At the type locality, specimens were captured by sweeping low lying vegetation or during diurnal flight along a shaded seepage in a Douglas Fir–Western Red Cedar forest where leafy liverworts grew. Adults were also observed perching on lower parts of plants such as Salmonberry ( Rubus spectabilis Pursh) no more than approximately 25 metres from the liverwort habitat . |
| Range | Known from northwestern Washington and southern British Columbia . |
When is Epimartyria bimaculella - Hodges#0001.1 active?
Epimartyria bimaculella - Hodges#0001.1: seasonal activity - Records from late April to mid August, with most records in June ..
What is the life cycle of a Epimartyria bimaculella - Hodges#0001.1?
Immature stages unknown .