Olethreutes galaxana - Hodges#2835
Olethreutes galaxana
This record describes Olethreutes galaxana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
One of several Nearctic Olethreutes s. l. species with iridescent spots on the forewings: [missing] [missing] [missing] astrologana coruscana ferrolineana metallica nordeggana sordidana galaxana [missing] siderana concretana auricapitana nr. auricapitana albiciliana agilana
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
Northwestern US and western Canada. Described material: Vernon, British Columbia (April 13th); Victoria, British Columbia (May 18).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet is Latin for "galaxy."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Olethreutes galaxana. 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 galaxana - Hodges#2835 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Steve Nanz; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy | Contributed by Steve Nanz; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Olethreutes galaxana - Hodges#2835
What is Olethreutes galaxana - Hodges#2835?
Olethreutes galaxana - Hodges#2835 (Olethreutes galaxana) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Olethreutes galaxana - Hodges#2835?
Wingspan 16-23 mm.
Where is Olethreutes galaxana - Hodges#2835 found?
Range: Northwestern US and western Canada. Described material: Vernon, British Columbia (April 13th); Victoria, British Columbia (May 18).