Lacinipolia aileenae - Hodges#10406.6
Lacinipolia aileenae
This record describes Lacinipolia aileenae (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Selman & Leuschner description is available in PDF. The horizontal black bar near the tornus will distinguish Lacinipolia aileenae from all other North American species in the genus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Eriopygini
- Genus
- Lacinipolia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Selman & Leuschner listed the species as restricted to Arizona. Moth Photographers Group expands the range to New Mexico.
Seasonal Activity
The adults are most common from April to June. ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Selman & Leuschner did not mention the larval host plant.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: The species is named in honor of Charles L. Selman's mother who supported him morally and financially through eight years of college.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lacinipolia aileenae. 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 Lacinipolia aileenae - Hodges#10406.6 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Lacinipolia aileenae - Hodges#10406.6
What is Lacinipolia aileenae - Hodges#10406.6?
Lacinipolia aileenae - Hodges#10406.6 (Lacinipolia aileenae) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Lacinipolia aileenae - Hodges#10406.6?
The wingspan averages 27-34 mm. Selman & Leuschner did not specify the forewing length.
How do you identify Lacinipolia aileenae - Hodges#10406.6?
Selman & Leuschner description is available in PDF. The horizontal black bar near the tornus will distinguish Lacinipolia aileenae from all other North American species in the genus.
Where is Lacinipolia aileenae - Hodges#10406.6 found?
Range: Selman & Leuschner listed the species as restricted to Arizona. Moth Photographers Group expands the range to New Mexico.
What does Lacinipolia aileenae - Hodges#10406.6 eat?
The diet of the Lacinipolia aileenae - Hodges#10406.6 includes Selman & Leuschner did not mention the larval host plant..
When is Lacinipolia aileenae - Hodges#10406.6 active?
Lacinipolia aileenae - Hodges#10406.6: seasonal activity - The adults are most common from April to June. ,.