Olethreutes exaeresimum - Hodges#2825
Olethreutes exaeresimum
This record describes Olethreutes exaeresimum (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 )
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
Holotype was collected in Dallas, Texas. ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from June to July.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet is Latin meaning "may be omitted, taken out." Heinrich described this moth from part of a series set aside by Fernald for another species.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Olethreutes exaeresimum. 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 exaeresimum - Hodges#2825 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Olethreutes exaeresimum - Hodges#2825
What is Olethreutes exaeresimum - Hodges#2825?
Olethreutes exaeresimum - Hodges#2825 (Olethreutes exaeresimum) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Olethreutes exaeresimum - Hodges#2825?
Wingspan about 18-20 mm.
How do you identify Olethreutes exaeresimum - Hodges#2825?
Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 )
Where is Olethreutes exaeresimum - Hodges#2825 found?
Range: Holotype was collected in Dallas, Texas. ( 4 )
When is Olethreutes exaeresimum - Hodges#2825 active?
Olethreutes exaeresimum - Hodges#2825: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from June to July..