Lacinipolia lustralis - Hodges#10370
Lacinipolia lustralis
This record describes Lacinipolia lustralis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Dianthoecia lustralis Grote, is available online in the print references below. Godfrey (1972) describes the larva. ( 3 ) Determined from photo by Dr. Gerald Fauske, NDSIRC, NSDU
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
British Columbia to Newfoundland and south to Virginia, Colorado and Arizona. , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from June to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Godfrey & Ramberg (1969) reported Taraxacum officinale F.H. Wigg. (dandelion), and Medicago sativa L. (alfalfa), as larval hosts. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lacinipolia lustralis. 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 lustralis - Hodges#10370 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Lacinipolia lustralis - Hodges#10370
What is Lacinipolia lustralis - Hodges#10370?
Lacinipolia lustralis - Hodges#10370 (Lacinipolia lustralis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Lacinipolia lustralis - Hodges#10370?
Forewing 11-13 mm. Larvae mature to 25-32 mm.
How do you identify Lacinipolia lustralis - Hodges#10370?
The original description as Dianthoecia lustralis Grote, is available online in the print references below. Godfrey (1972) describes the larva. ( 3 ) Determined from photo by Dr. Gerald Fauske, NDSIRC, NSDU
Where is Lacinipolia lustralis - Hodges#10370 found?
Range: British Columbia to Newfoundland and south to Virginia, Colorado and Arizona. , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Lacinipolia lustralis - Hodges#10370 eat?
The diet of the Lacinipolia lustralis - Hodges#10370 includes Godfrey & Ramberg (1969) reported Taraxacum officinale F.H. Wigg. (dandelion), and Medicago sativa L. (alfalfa), as larval hosts. ( 3 ).
When is Lacinipolia lustralis - Hodges#10370 active?
Lacinipolia lustralis - Hodges#10370: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from June to September..