Eucosma ambodaidaleia - Hodges#3004.1
Eucosma ambodaidaleia
This record describes Eucosma ambodaidaleia (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult : FW ground color is creamy white, most evident between the costa and radial vein. Between the radial and cubital veins, it has brownish ochreous longitudinal streaks extending from the base outward through the cell. From the distal edge of the cell to the terrnen the brownish ochreous streaks are between the veins, accenting the creamy white on the veins. In most specimens, the area between the cubitus and inner margin is suffused with brownish gray. The forewing is overlaid with a sprinkling of dark brown dots, accentuated on the apical half of costa and the outer margin. The dots on the outer margin occur between veins, creating the impression of an intermittent terminal line. ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Eucosmini
- Genus
- Eucosma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Moth Photographers Group – distribution & flight-period chart
Seasonal Activity
Flies in early spring ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts have not been recorded, but they probably are Asteraceae , as is the case, with other species in the genus. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eucosma ambodaidaleia. 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 Eucosma ambodaidaleia - Hodges#3004.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robert Lord Zimlich; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Eucosma ambodaidaleia - Hodges#3004.1
What is Eucosma ambodaidaleia - Hodges#3004.1?
Eucosma ambodaidaleia - Hodges#3004.1 (Eucosma ambodaidaleia) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Eucosma ambodaidaleia - Hodges#3004.1?
FWL ≈ 9 -10.5mm (males); 7.0-8.3mm (females) ( 3 )
How do you identify Eucosma ambodaidaleia - Hodges#3004.1?
Adult : FW ground color is creamy white, most evident between the costa and radial vein. Between the radial and cubital veins, it has brownish ochreous longitudinal streaks extending from the base outward through the cell. From the distal edge of the cell to the terrnen the brownish ochreous streaks are between the veins, accenting the creamy white on the veins. In most specimens, the area between the cubitus and inner margin is suffused with brownish gray. The forewing is overlaid with a sprinkling of dark brown dots, accentuated on the apical half of costa and the outer margin. The dots on the outer margin occur between veins, creating the impression of an intermittent terminal line. ( 3 )
Where is Eucosma ambodaidaleia - Hodges#3004.1 found?
Range: Moth Photographers Group – distribution & flight-period chart
What does Eucosma ambodaidaleia - Hodges#3004.1 eat?
The diet of the Eucosma ambodaidaleia - Hodges#3004.1 includes Larval hosts have not been recorded, but they probably are Asteraceae , as is the case, with other species in the genus. ( 3 ).
When is Eucosma ambodaidaleia - Hodges#3004.1 active?
Eucosma ambodaidaleia - Hodges#3004.1: seasonal activity - Flies in early spring ( 3 ).