Eucosma awemeana - Hodges#2911
Eucosma awemeana
This record describes Eucosma awemeana (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
- Eucosma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Yukon, British Columbia to New Brunswick, and the eastern United States. ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) Type locality: Aweme, Manitoba (Norman Criddle , 20 May-29 Jun.). Paratype: Beulah, Manitoba (A.J. Dennis ( 6 ) ). Figured specimen: Cartwright, Manitoba (E.F. Heath ).
Seasonal Activity
April to August, most common from May to June.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the type locality (Aweme, Manitoba).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eucosma awemeana. 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 awemeana - Hodges#2911 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Eucosma awemeana - Hodges#2911
How big is Eucosma awemeana - Hodges#2911?
Wingspan 17-20 mm. ,
Where is Eucosma awemeana - Hodges#2911 found?
Range: Yukon, British Columbia to New Brunswick, and the eastern United States. ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) Type locality: Aweme, Manitoba (Norman Criddle , 20 May-29 Jun.). Paratype: Beulah, Manitoba (A.J. Dennis ( 6 ) ). Figured specimen: Cartwright, Manitoba (E.F. Heath ).
When is Eucosma awemeana - Hodges#2911 active?
Eucosma awemeana - Hodges#2911: seasonal activity - April to August, most common from May to June..