Eucosma campoliliana
This record describes Eucosma campoliliana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 13 to 18 mm. Quite distinctive with its black and brown markings on a white background, and white head. The moths fly in June and July, from evening onwards, and are attracted to light. Larvae feed on the seeds and stems of Ragwort. Records come from most areas of Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Tortricidae
- Genus
- Eucosma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
It prefers dry locations.
Seasonal Activity
The moths fly in June and July, from evening onwards, and are attracted to light.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larvae feed on the seeds and stems of Ragwort.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Records come from most areas of Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eucosma campoliliana. 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 campoliliana (9)
Frequently Asked Questions About Eucosma campoliliana
What is Eucosma campoliliana?
Eucosma campoliliana is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Eucosma campoliliana found?
Habitat: It prefers dry locations.
When is Eucosma campoliliana active?
Eucosma campoliliana: seasonal activity - The moths fly in June and July, from evening onwards, and are attracted to light..
What is the life cycle of a Eucosma campoliliana?
Larvae feed on the seeds and stems of Ragwort.