Eucosma hohenwartiana sensu stricto
This record describes Eucosma hohenwartiana sensu stricto (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 11 to 23 mm. One of several similar species and care is needed with identification. If the specimen has not been confirmed by gen det please record it to the aggregate page. If the specimen has not been confirmed by gen det please record it to the aggregate page. A single-brooded species with a flight period from June to August. The larvae feed inside the flowerheads of knapweed and saw-wort. A fairly common species over most of Britain except for parts of Scotland. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common. No additional images available for this species.
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
Inhabiting dry, open and grassy areas.
Seasonal Activity
A single-brooded species with a flight period from June to August.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae feed inside the flowerheads of knapweed and saw-wort.
Additional species information
Recorded status
A fairly common species over most of Britain except for parts of Scotland. 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 hohenwartiana sensu stricto. 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 hohenwartiana sensu stricto (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Eucosma hohenwartiana sensu stricto
What is Eucosma hohenwartiana sensu stricto?
Eucosma hohenwartiana sensu stricto is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Eucosma hohenwartiana sensu stricto found?
Habitat: Inhabiting dry, open and grassy areas.
When is Eucosma hohenwartiana sensu stricto active?
Eucosma hohenwartiana sensu stricto: seasonal activity - A single-brooded species with a flight period from June to August..
What is the life cycle of a Eucosma hohenwartiana sensu stricto?
The larvae feed inside the flowerheads of knapweed and saw-wort.