Epinotia castaneana - Hodges#3288
Epinotia castaneana
This record describes Epinotia castaneana (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
Across Canada and the mountains of the western United States as far south as Arizona and New Mexico. ( 3 ) Type locality: Loveland, Colorado ( Smith ).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host plants include gooseberry ( Ribes ). ,
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from the genus for chestnut ( Castanea ), not as a host plant, but rather for the "chestnut" coloring of the moth.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Epinotia castaneana. 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 castaneana - Hodges#3288 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kevin Hall; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , ceiseman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Epinotia castaneana - Hodges#3288
How big is Epinotia castaneana - Hodges#3288?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 12-16 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 6-8.5 mm. |
Where is Epinotia castaneana - Hodges#3288 found?
Range: Across Canada and the mountains of the western United States as far south as Arizona and New Mexico. ( 3 ) Type locality: Loveland, Colorado ( Smith ).
What does Epinotia castaneana - Hodges#3288 eat?
The diet of the Epinotia castaneana - Hodges#3288 includes Larval host plants include gooseberry ( Ribes ). ,.