Epinotia zandana - Hodges#3294
Epinotia zandana
This record describes Epinotia zandana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - forewing variably dark grayish-brown peppered with variable number of white or white-tipped scales, white scales usually forming a longitudinal sinuate line on inner marginal half; some specimens have narrow brown subbasal and median fasciae, with the median fascia interrupted near CuA1 to form triangular spot near anal angle; some specimens have a brown longitudinal streak, continuous or interrupted, from base to apex; hindwing light grayish-brown with long pale fringe scales [adapted from description by Richard Brown].
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 and Quebec to Massachusetts, west to Michigan, south to Arkansas and east Texas. ( 3 ) Types: Cincinnati, OH (Miss Annette F. Braun , March 26th to May 7th).
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly in February and March in the south; March and April in the north.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on leaves of hawthorn ( Crataegus spp.).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet is part of a series of Kearfott names originating from various alphabetical rhyming schemes with no meaning, often derided by subsequent authors as "nonsense names." See Brown for a humorous take on this "barbarous" practice. ,
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Epinotia zandana. 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 zandana - Hodges#3294 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Epinotia zandana - Hodges#3294
What is Epinotia zandana - Hodges#3294?
Epinotia zandana - Hodges#3294 (Epinotia zandana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Epinotia zandana - Hodges#3294?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing length 6.0-8.5 mm. |
| Wingspan | Wingspan 14-16 mm. |
How do you identify Epinotia zandana - Hodges#3294?
Adult - forewing variably dark grayish-brown peppered with variable number of white or white-tipped scales, white scales usually forming a longitudinal sinuate line on inner marginal half; some specimens have narrow brown subbasal and median fasciae, with the median fascia interrupted near CuA1 to form triangular spot near anal angle; some specimens have a brown longitudinal streak, continuous or interrupted, from base to apex; hindwing light grayish-brown with long pale fringe scales [adapted from description by Richard Brown].
Where is Epinotia zandana - Hodges#3294 found?
Range: Southern Ontario and Quebec to Massachusetts, west to Michigan, south to Arkansas and east Texas. ( 3 ) Types: Cincinnati, OH (Miss Annette F. Braun , March 26th to May 7th).
What does Epinotia zandana - Hodges#3294 eat?
The diet of the Epinotia zandana - Hodges#3294 includes Larvae feed on leaves of hawthorn ( Crataegus spp.)..
When is Epinotia zandana - Hodges#3294 active?
Epinotia zandana - Hodges#3294: seasonal activity - Adults fly in February and March in the south; March and April in the north..