Stilbosis ostryaeella - Hodges#1596
Stilbosis ostryaeella
This record describes Stilbosis ostryaeella (species). Recorded family: Cosmopterigidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Most reliably identified by rearing and/or dissection, as the adult is similar in appearance to several other sympatric spp. in the genus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Gelechioidea
- Family
- Cosmopterigidae (Cosmet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Chrysopeleiinae
- Genus
- Stilbosis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Eastern-USA deciduous forest where the larval host plant occurs.
Geographic Range
Eastern USA.
Seasonal Activity
Adults mostly from May to July. Larva/leaf mine in late summer and autumn. Univoltine.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larva is a leaf miner on Ostrya virginiana .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: The species name of the moth is derived from the genus name of its larval host plant.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Stilbosis ostryaeella. 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 Stilbosis ostryaeella - Hodges#1596 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Terry Harrison
Frequently Asked Questions About Stilbosis ostryaeella - Hodges#1596
What is Stilbosis ostryaeella - Hodges#1596?
Stilbosis ostryaeella - Hodges#1596 (Stilbosis ostryaeella) is a species in the family Cosmopterigidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Stilbosis ostryaeella - Hodges#1596?
Forewing length 2.5 to 3.2 mm.
How do you identify Stilbosis ostryaeella - Hodges#1596?
Most reliably identified by rearing and/or dissection, as the adult is similar in appearance to several other sympatric spp. in the genus.
Where is Stilbosis ostryaeella - Hodges#1596 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Eastern-USA deciduous forest where the larval host plant occurs. |
| Range | Eastern USA. |
What does Stilbosis ostryaeella - Hodges#1596 eat?
The diet of the Stilbosis ostryaeella - Hodges#1596 includes The larva is a leaf miner on Ostrya virginiana ..
When is Stilbosis ostryaeella - Hodges#1596 active?
Stilbosis ostryaeella - Hodges#1596: seasonal activity - Adults mostly from May to July. Larva/leaf mine in late summer and autumn. Univoltine..