Eucosma argutipunctana - Hodges#3005.1
Eucosma argutipunctana
This record describes Eucosma argutipunctana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewing whitish yellow with the dark brown maculations arranged roughly in vertical rows. The very similar p. granulatana has the patches of dark brown scales arranged irregularly.
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
Florida to Texas. ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
The adults are most common from June to October. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin meaning "sharply/keenly pointed/spotted."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eucosma argutipunctana. 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 argutipunctana - Hodges#3005.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Robert Lord Zimlich , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Eucosma argutipunctana - Hodges#3005.1
What is Eucosma argutipunctana - Hodges#3005.1?
Eucosma argutipunctana - Hodges#3005.1 (Eucosma argutipunctana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Eucosma argutipunctana - Hodges#3005.1?
Forewing length: ♂ 6.6-8.3 mm., average 7.3 mm. ♀ 7.3-8.7 mm, average 8 mm.
How do you identify Eucosma argutipunctana - Hodges#3005.1?
Forewing whitish yellow with the dark brown maculations arranged roughly in vertical rows. The very similar p. granulatana has the patches of dark brown scales arranged irregularly.
Where is Eucosma argutipunctana - Hodges#3005.1 found?
Range: Florida to Texas. ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
When is Eucosma argutipunctana - Hodges#3005.1 active?
Eucosma argutipunctana - Hodges#3005.1: seasonal activity - The adults are most common from June to October. ( 3 ).