Basswood Olethreutes - Hodges#2795
Olethreutes tilianum
This record describes Olethreutes tilianum (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Miller (1987) has forewing and genitalia illustrated. ( 4 )
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
Records from Illinois, Quebec and New Brunswick, south to Tennessee. Also Florida and Oklahoma. Holotype male: Greenwood Lake, NJ ( Kearfott , July 3, 1909).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is American basswood ( Tilia americana ). ,
Life History
Larva; adult
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from the host plant genus ( Tilia ).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Olethreutes tilianum. 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 Basswood Olethreutes - Hodges#2795 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Basswood Olethreutes - Hodges#2795
What is Basswood Olethreutes - Hodges#2795?
Basswood Olethreutes - Hodges#2795 (Olethreutes tilianum) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Basswood Olethreutes - Hodges#2795?
Wingspan 18-20 mm. ,
How do you identify Basswood Olethreutes - Hodges#2795?
Miller (1987) has forewing and genitalia illustrated. ( 4 )
Where is Basswood Olethreutes - Hodges#2795 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Range | Records from Illinois, Quebec and New Brunswick, south to Tennessee. Also Florida and Oklahoma. Holotype |
| Male | Greenwood Lake, NJ ( Kearfott , July 3, 1909). |
What does Basswood Olethreutes - Hodges#2795 eat?
The diet of the Basswood Olethreutes - Hodges#2795 includes Larval host is American basswood ( Tilia americana ). ,.
What is the life cycle of a Basswood Olethreutes - Hodges#2795?
Larva; adult