Eucosma influana - Hodges#2947
Eucosma influana
This record describes Eucosma influana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Eucosma influana - Hodges#2947 (Eucosma influana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, commonly known as tortricid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Olethreutinae, tribe Eucosmini, superfamily Tortricoidea. This species belongs to the genus Eucosma. Size: Wingspan 16-18 mm. ,. Active during Most records are from June through July. ( 3 ).
Identification notes
Original description is in PDF.
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
Western species with records from California, Alberta, Montana and Oklahoma. ( 5 ) , ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some collection locations and dates.
Seasonal Activity
Most records are from June through July. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eucosma influana. 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 influana - Hodges#2947 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Eucosma influana - Hodges#2947
What is Eucosma influana - Hodges#2947?
Eucosma influana - Hodges#2947 (Eucosma influana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Eucosma influana - Hodges#2947?
Wingspan 16-18 mm. ,
How do you identify Eucosma influana - Hodges#2947?
Original description is in PDF.
Where is Eucosma influana - Hodges#2947 found?
Range: Western species with records from California, Alberta, Montana and Oklahoma. ( 5 ) , ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some collection locations and dates.
When is Eucosma influana - Hodges#2947 active?
Eucosma influana - Hodges#2947: seasonal activity - Most records are from June through July. ( 3 ).