Eupithecia bryanti - Hodges#7480
Eupithecia bryanti
This record describes Eupithecia bryanti (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - see original description in Print References. Specimens identified by DNA analysis: Genitalia:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Larentiinae
- Tribe
- Eupitheciini
- Genus
- Eupithecia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Yukon and British Columbia, east to western Alberta, south to California. ( 3 ) Types: near Stickeen River, British Columbia (Theodore Bryant, 13-29 July, 1905).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is willow ( Salix ). ( 4 ) , ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet in honor of Lepidoptera breeder and collector Theodore Bryant (1871-1946) of Wellington, British Columbia, who took the first specimens.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eupithecia bryanti. 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 Eupithecia bryanti - Hodges#7480 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John Davis; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Eupithecia bryanti - Hodges#7480
What is Eupithecia bryanti - Hodges#7480?
Eupithecia bryanti - Hodges#7480 (Eupithecia bryanti) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Eupithecia bryanti - Hodges#7480?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing length 9-10 mm. |
| Wingspan | Wingspan about 18 mm. |
How do you identify Eupithecia bryanti - Hodges#7480?
Adult - see original description in Print References. Specimens identified by DNA analysis: Genitalia:
Where is Eupithecia bryanti - Hodges#7480 found?
Range: Yukon and British Columbia, east to western Alberta, south to California. ( 3 ) Types: near Stickeen River, British Columbia (Theodore Bryant, 13-29 July, 1905).
What does Eupithecia bryanti - Hodges#7480 eat?
The diet of the Eupithecia bryanti - Hodges#7480 includes Larval host is willow ( Salix ). ( 4 ) , ( 3 ).