Scythris eboracensis - Hodges#1655
Scythris eboracensis
This record describes Scythris eboracensis (species). Recorded family: Scythrididae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Clemens described the sheen as yellowish. Forewings are black and tinged with violet.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Scythrididae (Flower Moths)
- Genus
- Scythris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Scattered records across southern Canada and eastern United States. Northern Rocky Mountain states.
Seasonal Activity
Adults appear to be most common from June to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host plants reported include, Acacia farnesiana [Texas] Cirsium Mill. (thistle) [Maine]
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Scythris eboracensis. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scythris eboracensis - Hodges#1655
What is Scythris eboracensis - Hodges#1655?
Scythris eboracensis - Hodges#1655 (Scythris eboracensis) is a species in the family Scythrididae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Scythris eboracensis - Hodges#1655?
Wingspan about 10 mm.
How do you identify Scythris eboracensis - Hodges#1655?
Clemens described the sheen as yellowish. Forewings are black and tinged with violet.
Where is Scythris eboracensis - Hodges#1655 found?
Range: Scattered records across southern Canada and eastern United States. Northern Rocky Mountain states.
What does Scythris eboracensis - Hodges#1655 eat?
The diet of the Scythris eboracensis - Hodges#1655 includes Larval host plants reported include, Acacia farnesiana [Texas] Cirsium Mill. (thistle) [Maine].
When is Scythris eboracensis - Hodges#1655 active?
Scythris eboracensis - Hodges#1655: seasonal activity - Adults appear to be most common from June to September..