Olethreutes corylana - Hodges#2805
Olethreutes corylana
This record describes Olethreutes corylana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Eccopis corylana Fernald is available online in the print references below. Dark brown subapical spot. Fringe is purple mixed with brownish gray.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Olethreutini
- Genus
- Olethreutes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Nova Scotia to Ontario, Virginia and Texas. ( 3 ) , ( 5 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from May to August. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host plant is Corylus L. sp. (hazelnut). ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet refers to larval host plant ( Corylus ).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Olethreutes corylana. 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 Olethreutes corylana - Hodges#2805 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Olethreutes corylana - Hodges#2805
What is Olethreutes corylana - Hodges#2805?
Olethreutes corylana - Hodges#2805 (Olethreutes corylana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Olethreutes corylana - Hodges#2805?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 14-15 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 7-8.5 mm. |
How do you identify Olethreutes corylana - Hodges#2805?
The original description as Eccopis corylana Fernald is available online in the print references below. Dark brown subapical spot. Fringe is purple mixed with brownish gray.
Where is Olethreutes corylana - Hodges#2805 found?
Range: Nova Scotia to Ontario, Virginia and Texas. ( 3 ) , ( 5 )
What does Olethreutes corylana - Hodges#2805 eat?
The diet of the Olethreutes corylana - Hodges#2805 includes Larval host plant is Corylus L. sp. (hazelnut). ( 4 ).
When is Olethreutes corylana - Hodges#2805 active?
Olethreutes corylana - Hodges#2805: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from May to August. ( 3 ).