Eucosma radiatana - Hodges#2908
Eucosma radiatana
This record describes Eucosma radiatana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - see original description in Print References. Genitalia:
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
Eastern half of the United States and adjacent Canada. ( 4 ) Type locality: "Eastern United States"
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is goldenrod ( Solidago ). ( 5 ) , ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet is Latin meaning "radiate" for the "longitudinally streaked" forewings.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eucosma radiatana. 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 radiatana - Hodges#2908 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Randy Hardy , Blocky , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Eucosma radiatana - Hodges#2908
What is Eucosma radiatana - Hodges#2908?
Eucosma radiatana - Hodges#2908 (Eucosma radiatana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Eucosma radiatana - Hodges#2908?
Wingspan 17-25 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Eucosma radiatana - Hodges#2908?
Adult - see original description in Print References. Genitalia:
Where is Eucosma radiatana - Hodges#2908 found?
Range: Eastern half of the United States and adjacent Canada. ( 4 ) Type locality: Eastern United States
What does Eucosma radiatana - Hodges#2908 eat?
The diet of the Eucosma radiatana - Hodges#2908 includes Larval host is goldenrod ( Solidago ). ( 5 ) , ( 3 ).