Epinotia hopkinsana - Hodges#3297
Epinotia hopkinsana
This record describes Epinotia hopkinsana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - see original description in Print References. Larva - See description at Natural Resources Canada.
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
Coastal British Columbia, south to central California. ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hopkins reared them on Sitka spruce ( Picea sitchensis ) . Other hosts include Monterey pine , Canada yew, mugho pine, ponderosa pine, Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir, western red cedar.
Life History
Overwinters as a young larva, usually mined into a needle. Larva exits the mined needle feeding on swelling buds, new shoots and cones. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet in honor of Andrew Delmar Hopkins (1857-1948), who reared the specimens.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Epinotia hopkinsana. 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 hopkinsana - Hodges#3297 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Epinotia hopkinsana - Hodges#3297
What is Epinotia hopkinsana - Hodges#3297?
Epinotia hopkinsana - Hodges#3297 (Epinotia hopkinsana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Epinotia hopkinsana - Hodges#3297?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing length 7-9 mm. |
| Wingspan | Wingspan 14.5-17.0 mm. Mature larva to 10 mm long. |
How do you identify Epinotia hopkinsana - Hodges#3297?
Adult - see original description in Print References. Larva - See description at Natural Resources Canada.
Where is Epinotia hopkinsana - Hodges#3297 found?
Range: Coastal British Columbia, south to central California. ,
What does Epinotia hopkinsana - Hodges#3297 eat?
The diet of the Epinotia hopkinsana - Hodges#3297 includes Hopkins reared them on Sitka spruce ( Picea sitchensis ) . Other hosts include Monterey pine , Canada yew, mugho pine, ponderosa pine, Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir, western red cedar..
What is the life cycle of a Epinotia hopkinsana - Hodges#3297?
Overwinters as a young larva, usually mined into a needle. Larva exits the mined needle feeding on swelling buds, new shoots and cones. ( 3 )