Eugnosta brownana - Hodges#3764.1
Eugnosta brownana
This record describes Eugnosta brownana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See Metzler & Forbes, 2012 in Print References below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Cochylini
- Genus
- Eugnosta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Holotype male: White Sands National Monument, Otero County, New Mexico, 17 May 2010 (Eric. H. Metzler).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: "The specific name of this species, brownana recognizes John W. Brown ’s contributions to the study of Tortricidae. John Brown shares personal friendships with Greg Forbes and Eric Metzler that span many years."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eugnosta brownana. 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 Eugnosta brownana - Hodges#3764.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Steve Nanz; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Eugnosta brownana - Hodges#3764.1
What is Eugnosta brownana - Hodges#3764.1?
Eugnosta brownana - Hodges#3764.1 (Eugnosta brownana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Eugnosta brownana - Hodges#3764.1?
Forewing length 4.2–7.1 mm.
How do you identify Eugnosta brownana - Hodges#3764.1?
See Metzler & Forbes, 2012 in Print References below.
Where is Eugnosta brownana - Hodges#3764.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Range | Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Holotype |
| Male | White Sands National Monument, Otero County, New Mexico, 17 May 2010 (Eric. H. Metzler). |