Eucosma offectalis - Hodges#3005
Eucosma offectalis
This record describes Eucosma offectalis (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
This species is highly variable in forewing color. ( 4 )
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
Records from Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. ( 4 ) Type locality: Colorado.
Seasonal Activity
February-October. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Records on Artemisia and Senecio ( S. riddellii and S. spartioides ). ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eucosma offectalis. 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 offectalis - Hodges#3005 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Eucosma offectalis - Hodges#3005
What is Eucosma offectalis - Hodges#3005?
Eucosma offectalis - Hodges#3005 (Eucosma offectalis) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Eucosma offectalis - Hodges#3005?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing length: 10.8-15.8 mm. |
| Wingspan | Wingspan 19-31 mm. |
How do you identify Eucosma offectalis - Hodges#3005?
This species is highly variable in forewing color. ( 4 )
Where is Eucosma offectalis - Hodges#3005 found?
Range: Records from Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. ( 4 ) Type locality: Colorado.
What does Eucosma offectalis - Hodges#3005 eat?
The diet of the Eucosma offectalis - Hodges#3005 includes Records on Artemisia and Senecio ( S. riddellii and S. spartioides ). ( 4 ).
When is Eucosma offectalis - Hodges#3005 active?
Eucosma offectalis - Hodges#3005: seasonal activity - February-October. ( 4 ).