Epinotia celtisana - Hodges#3291
Epinotia celtisana
This record describes Epinotia celtisana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - see original description in Print References.
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
Southern Ontario to eastern Pennsylvania, west to Wisconsin, south to Mississippi and east Texas. ( 3 ) Type locality: Cincinnati, Ohio. Holotype ♂ : Dallas, Texas ( Boll ).
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly April-May in the north, February-March in the south. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is hackberry ( Celtis ).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the host plant genus, Celtis .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Epinotia celtisana. 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 celtisana - Hodges#3291 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Epinotia celtisana - Hodges#3291
What is Epinotia celtisana - Hodges#3291?
Epinotia celtisana - Hodges#3291 (Epinotia celtisana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Epinotia celtisana - Hodges#3291?
Wingspan 13.0-15.5 mm. , Forewing length 6.1-7.2 mm.
How do you identify Epinotia celtisana - Hodges#3291?
Adult - see original description in Print References.
Where is Epinotia celtisana - Hodges#3291 found?
Range: Southern Ontario to eastern Pennsylvania, west to Wisconsin, south to Mississippi and east Texas. ( 3 ) Type locality: Cincinnati, Ohio. Holotype ♂ : Dallas, Texas ( Boll ).
What does Epinotia celtisana - Hodges#3291 eat?
The diet of the Epinotia celtisana - Hodges#3291 includes Larval host is hackberry ( Celtis )..
When is Epinotia celtisana - Hodges#3291 active?
Epinotia celtisana - Hodges#3291: seasonal activity - Adults fly April-May in the north, February-March in the south. ( 3 ).