Lacinipolia leucogramma - Hodges#10392
Lacinipolia leucogramma
This record describes Lacinipolia leucogramma (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Smith (1891) description in PDF. ( 4 )
Identification notes
Smith (1891) description in PDF. ( 4 )
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
California. ( 4 ) Moth Photographers Group displays records in California, northern New Mexico, and Baja California. ( 5 )
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be March to October. ( 5 ) , ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: No host information.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lacinipolia leucogramma. 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 leucogramma - Hodges#10392 (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Lacinipolia leucogramma - Hodges#10392
What is Lacinipolia leucogramma - Hodges#10392?
Lacinipolia leucogramma - Hodges#10392 (Lacinipolia leucogramma) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Lacinipolia leucogramma - Hodges#10392?
Smith (1891) listed a wingspan of 28 mm. ( 4 )
How do you identify Lacinipolia leucogramma - Hodges#10392?
Smith (1891) description in PDF. ( 4 )
Where is Lacinipolia leucogramma - Hodges#10392 found?
Range: California. ( 4 ) Moth Photographers Group displays records in California, northern New Mexico, and Baja California. ( 5 )
What does Lacinipolia leucogramma - Hodges#10392 eat?
The diet of the Lacinipolia leucogramma - Hodges#10392 includes No host information..
When is Lacinipolia leucogramma - Hodges#10392 active?
Lacinipolia leucogramma - Hodges#10392: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be March to October. ( 5 ) , ( 4 ).