Epinotia kasloana - Hodges#3350
Epinotia kasloana
This record describes Epinotia kasloana (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 British Columbia.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly most of the year in California.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on Jojoba ( Simmondsia chinensis ) in California, and on other plants in the north where Jojoba doesn't grow.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: kasloana : the type specimen was collected in the town of Kaslo, British Columbia.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Epinotia kasloana. 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 kasloana - Hodges#3350 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , Randy Hardy , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Epinotia kasloana - Hodges#3350
How big is Epinotia kasloana - Hodges#3350?
Wingspan about 16-17 mm.
Where is Epinotia kasloana - Hodges#3350 found?
Range: California to British Columbia.
What does Epinotia kasloana - Hodges#3350 eat?
The diet of the Epinotia kasloana - Hodges#3350 includes Larvae feed on Jojoba ( Simmondsia chinensis ) in California, and on other plants in the north where Jojoba doesn't grow..
When is Epinotia kasloana - Hodges#3350 active?
Epinotia kasloana - Hodges#3350: seasonal activity - Adults fly most of the year in California..