Epinotia johnsonana - Hodges#3289
Epinotia johnsonana
This record describes Epinotia johnsonana (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
California to Colorado and British Columbia. , , Lectotype ♀ designated by Heinrich, 1923, collected by Hy. Edwards in Nevada, #14720 in the American Museum of Natural History ,
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly June to July in California, and the northwestern population from August to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is Holodiscus discolor (oceanspray) (Rosaceae).
Life History
Larvae feed from tightly rolled shelters.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet in honor of University of Washington Prof. Orson Bennett “Bug” Johnson (1848-1917) who collected one of the first specimens. Other patronyms include the butterfly Callophrys johnsoni (Skinner, 1904) ( 298 ) and a rove beetle Cafius johnsoni (Fall, 1916) ( 13 ).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Epinotia johnsonana. 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 johnsonana - Hodges#3289 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Epinotia johnsonana - Hodges#3289
How big is Epinotia johnsonana - Hodges#3289?
Kearfott listed a wingspan of 14-15 mm. Forewing length 6-8 mm.
Where is Epinotia johnsonana - Hodges#3289 found?
Range: California to Colorado and British Columbia. , , Lectotype ♀ designated by Heinrich, 1923, collected by Hy. Edwards in Nevada, #14720 in the American Museum of Natural History ,
What does Epinotia johnsonana - Hodges#3289 eat?
The diet of the Epinotia johnsonana - Hodges#3289 includes Larval host is Holodiscus discolor (oceanspray) (Rosaceae)..
When is Epinotia johnsonana - Hodges#3289 active?
Epinotia johnsonana - Hodges#3289: seasonal activity - Adults fly June to July in California, and the northwestern population from August to September..
What is the life cycle of a Epinotia johnsonana - Hodges#3289?
Larvae feed from tightly rolled shelters.