Eugnosta deceptana - Hodges#3789
Eugnosta deceptana
This record describes Eugnosta deceptana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Busck original description as Pharmacis deceptana is online in the print references.
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
Southern Texas. , Holotype: USA: Texas, Kerr County, Kerrville (Wm. Barnes ).
Seasonal Activity
There are records throughout the year in Texas. ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host is unknown.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin deceptus meaning "caught, deceived, cheated."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eugnosta deceptana. 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 deceptana - Hodges#3789 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Eugnosta deceptana - Hodges#3789
What is Eugnosta deceptana - Hodges#3789?
Eugnosta deceptana - Hodges#3789 (Eugnosta deceptana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Eugnosta deceptana - Hodges#3789?
Busck listed a wingspan of 16 mm.
How do you identify Eugnosta deceptana - Hodges#3789?
Busck original description as Pharmacis deceptana is online in the print references.
Where is Eugnosta deceptana - Hodges#3789 found?
Range: Southern Texas. , Holotype: USA: Texas, Kerr County, Kerrville (Wm. Barnes ).
What does Eugnosta deceptana - Hodges#3789 eat?
The diet of the Eugnosta deceptana - Hodges#3789 includes The larval host is unknown..
When is Eugnosta deceptana - Hodges#3789 active?
Eugnosta deceptana - Hodges#3789: seasonal activity - There are records throughout the year in Texas. ( 5 ).