Broad-patched Eugnosta - Hodges#3764
Eugnosta sartana
This record describes Eugnosta sartana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
Heppner (2003) listed the range to include Pennsylvania to Florida, Missouri to Texas. ( 3 ) Type specimen: Pennsylvania (from Abbate Mazzola collection, Vienna ( 4 ) ). ( 5 )
Seasonal Activity
The flight period appears to be April to November. Heppner reported all year in Florida.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner (2003) stated the host plant was unknown. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin sartus meaning "patched."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eugnosta sartana. 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 Broad-patched Eugnosta - Hodges#3764 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by cotinis , Steve Nanz , Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Broad-patched Eugnosta - Hodges#3764
How big is Broad-patched Eugnosta - Hodges#3764?
Wingspan 10-15 mm.
Where is Broad-patched Eugnosta - Hodges#3764 found?
Range: Heppner (2003) listed the range to include Pennsylvania to Florida, Missouri to Texas. ( 3 ) Type specimen: Pennsylvania (from Abbate Mazzola collection, Vienna ( 4 ) ). ( 5 )
What does Broad-patched Eugnosta - Hodges#3764 eat?
The diet of the Broad-patched Eugnosta - Hodges#3764 includes Heppner (2003) stated the host plant was unknown. ( 3 ).
When is Broad-patched Eugnosta - Hodges#3764 active?
Broad-patched Eugnosta - Hodges#3764: seasonal activity - The flight period appears to be April to November. Heppner reported all year in Florida..