Olethreutes fagigemmeana - Hodges#2809
Olethreutes fagigemmeana
This record describes Olethreutes fagigemmeana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Olethreutes fagigemmeana - Hodges#2809 (Olethreutes fagigemmeana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, commonly known as tortricid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Olethreutinae, tribe Olethreutini, superfamily Tortricoidea. This species belongs to the genus Olethreutes. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Gilligan, Wright & Gibson listed the forewing length as 7 mm.. Active during The main adult flight appears to be from May to September..
Identification notes
Genitalia:
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 ♂, Kentucky, MCZ. ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
The main adult flight appears to be from May to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Gilligan, Wright & Gibson (2008) listed the following larval host plants. ( 3 ) Fagus grandifolia Ehrh. (American beech). Ostrya virginiana (Mill.) K. Koch (hophornbeam).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from a specimen label with the unpublished name Coleotechnites fagigemmeana , from Latin fagus (beech) + gemmea (jewelled).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Olethreutes fagigemmeana. 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 fagigemmeana - Hodges#2809 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy , Robert H. Biagi , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Olethreutes fagigemmeana - Hodges#2809
What is Olethreutes fagigemmeana - Hodges#2809?
Olethreutes fagigemmeana - Hodges#2809 (Olethreutes fagigemmeana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Olethreutes fagigemmeana - Hodges#2809?
Gilligan, Wright & Gibson (2008) listed the forewing length as 7 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Olethreutes fagigemmeana - Hodges#2809?
Genitalia:
Where is Olethreutes fagigemmeana - Hodges#2809 found?
Range: Holotype ♂, Kentucky, MCZ. ( 4 )
What does Olethreutes fagigemmeana - Hodges#2809 eat?
The diet of the Olethreutes fagigemmeana - Hodges#2809 includes Gilligan, Wright & Gibson (2008) listed the following larval host plants. ( 3 ) Fagus grandifolia Ehrh. (American beech). Ostrya virginiana (Mill.) K. Koch (hophornbeam)..
When is Olethreutes fagigemmeana - Hodges#2809 active?
Olethreutes fagigemmeana - Hodges#2809: seasonal activity - The main adult flight appears to be from May to September..