Epinotia albangulana - Hodges#3308
Epinotia albangulana
This record describes Epinotia albangulana (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
- Epinotia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Alaska to southern California and Idaho to northern Arizona.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on catkins and leaves of red alder ( Alnus rubra ) and white alder ( Alnus rhombifolia ). ,
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Epinotia albangulana. 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 Epinotia albangulana - Hodges#3308 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Epinotia albangulana - Hodges#3308
How big is Epinotia albangulana - Hodges#3308?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan about 16 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 6-8 mm. |
Where is Epinotia albangulana - Hodges#3308 found?
Range: Alaska to southern California and Idaho to northern Arizona.
What does Epinotia albangulana - Hodges#3308 eat?
The diet of the Epinotia albangulana - Hodges#3308 includes Larvae feed on catkins and leaves of red alder ( Alnus rubra ) and white alder ( Alnus rhombifolia ). ,.