Nevada Arches Moth - Hodges#10296
Lacanobia nevadae
This record describes Lacanobia nevadae (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
forewing a mix of dark and light brown: four areas are light-colored - patch at base of wing, orbicular spot, reniform spot, and subterminal area; a conspicuous white W is present halfway along the white subterminal line, with the bottom points of the W touching the outer edge of the wing; area beyond subterminal line is dark brown or grayish Presumably a rare and/or local species with no live specimen photos and very little information on the web - any additions appreciated
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 northern US
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from June to August
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on leaves of birch, juniper, larch, and poplar
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lacanobia nevadae. 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 Nevada Arches Moth - Hodges#10296 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Ethan Kistler
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada Arches Moth - Hodges#10296
What is Nevada Arches Moth - Hodges#10296?
Nevada Arches Moth - Hodges#10296 (Lacanobia nevadae) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Nevada Arches Moth - Hodges#10296?
forewing a mix of dark and light brown: four areas are light-colored - patch at base of wing, orbicular spot, reniform spot, and subterminal area; a conspicuous white W is present halfway along the white subterminal line, with the bottom points of the W touching the outer edge of the wing; area beyond subterminal line is dark brown or grayish
Where is Nevada Arches Moth - Hodges#10296 found?
Range: coast to coast in southern Canada and northern US
What does Nevada Arches Moth - Hodges#10296 eat?
The diet of the Nevada Arches Moth - Hodges#10296 includes larvae feed on leaves of birch, juniper, larch, and poplar.
When is Nevada Arches Moth - Hodges#10296 active?
Nevada Arches Moth - Hodges#10296: seasonal activity - adults fly from June to August.