Olethreutes deprecatoria - Hodges#2844
Olethreutes deprecatoria
This record describes Olethreutes deprecatoria (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Refer to discussion here .
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
Habitat
Flies in wet mountain meadows in the west.
Geographic Range
Scattered records across North America. ( 3 ) Type locality: Wellington, British Columbia.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Powell & Opler found the larva (black in color) on false hellebore ( Veratrum ) in California and consider the Canadian record of Prentice on Populus tremuloides as needing confirmation.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet is Latin meaning "deprecating, apologetic or disparaging."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Olethreutes deprecatoria. 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 deprecatoria - Hodges#2844 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chuck Entz; Additional contributions by Bob Patterson , Randy Hardy , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Olethreutes deprecatoria - Hodges#2844
How big is Olethreutes deprecatoria - Hodges#2844?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 15-19 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 8-10.5 mm. |
How do you identify Olethreutes deprecatoria - Hodges#2844?
Refer to discussion here .
Where is Olethreutes deprecatoria - Hodges#2844 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Flies in wet mountain meadows in the west. |
| Range | Scattered records across North America. ( 3 ) Type locality: Wellington, British Columbia. |
What does Olethreutes deprecatoria - Hodges#2844 eat?
The diet of the Olethreutes deprecatoria - Hodges#2844 includes Powell & Opler found the larva (black in color) on false hellebore ( Veratrum ) in California and consider the Canadian record of Prentice on Populus tremuloides as needing confirmation..