Euchromius ocellea
This record describes Euchromius ocellea (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 16 to 27 mm. Distinguished by a row of white-edged black spots along the outer edge of the forewing. Very rare in our area - records must be supported by a clear photograph. A migrant species, which may sometimes be imported with grain products. It occurs most often in early spring and late autumn, On the continent the larvae feed on grain products. An infrequnt migrant species, occurring mainly on the southern coasts. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as a migrant. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Crambinae
- Tribe
- Euchromiusini
- Genus
- Euchromius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
A migrant species, which may sometimes be imported with grain products.
Seasonal Activity
It occurs most often in early spring and late autumn,
Diet and Behavior
Life History
On the continent the larvae feed on grain products.
Additional species information
Recorded status
An infrequnt migrant species, occurring mainly on the southern coasts. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as a migrant.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euchromius ocellea. 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 Euchromius ocellea (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Euchromius ocellea
What is Euchromius ocellea?
Euchromius ocellea is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Euchromius ocellea found?
Habitat: A migrant species, which may sometimes be imported with grain products.
When is Euchromius ocellea active?
Euchromius ocellea: seasonal activity - It occurs most often in early spring and late autumn,.
What is the life cycle of a Euchromius ocellea?
On the continent the larvae feed on grain products.