Atlantic Arches Moth - Hodges#10297
Lacanobia atlantica
This record describes Lacanobia atlantica (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
forewing pale brown with dark brown markings; subterminal line punctuated by large sharp W shape, pale in the middle, and dark brown on either side; claviform spot and basal dash dark brown and conspicuous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Hadenini
- Genus
- Lacanobia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
coast to coast in southern Canada and adjacent parts of northern United States
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from May to September (two broods)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on various plants including alfalfa, clover, dandelion, plantain, honeysuckle, mountain-ash, oak, poplar, willow
Life History
two generations per year
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lacanobia atlantica. 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 Atlantic Arches Moth - Hodges#10297 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Ethan Kistler , marcie oconnor , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Atlantic Arches Moth - Hodges#10297
What is Atlantic Arches Moth - Hodges#10297?
Atlantic Arches Moth - Hodges#10297 (Lacanobia atlantica) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Atlantic Arches Moth - Hodges#10297?
forewing pale brown with dark brown markings; subterminal line punctuated by large sharp W shape, pale in the middle, and dark brown on either side; claviform spot and basal dash dark brown and conspicuous
Where is Atlantic Arches Moth - Hodges#10297 found?
Range: coast to coast in southern Canada and adjacent parts of northern United States
What does Atlantic Arches Moth - Hodges#10297 eat?
The diet of the Atlantic Arches Moth - Hodges#10297 includes larvae feed on various plants including alfalfa, clover, dandelion, plantain, honeysuckle, mountain-ash, oak, poplar, willow.
When is Atlantic Arches Moth - Hodges#10297 active?
Atlantic Arches Moth - Hodges#10297: seasonal activity - adults fly from May to September (two broods).
What is the life cycle of a Atlantic Arches Moth - Hodges#10297?
two generations per year