Olive Arches - Hodges#10406
Lacinipolia olivacea
This record describes Lacinipolia olivacea (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
An extremely variable species, more so than any other species within the genus. Adult - forewing gray tinged with yellowish-green and white; some pink shading in basal and lower subterminal areas; median area dark gray except reniform spot whitish with greenish filling hindwing white with gray shading; darker gray discal spot and median line [description by Charles Covell] Larvae - vary from brown to blackish brown. The dorsum is yellow gray with a segmental serries of diffuse gray diamonds. The spiracles are black. The head is brown with dark brown to blackish reticulation and coronal stripes
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
Habitat
boreal forest clearings, bogs, deciduous wood edges
Geographic Range
Alaska to Newfoundland, south in the east to North Carolina, south in the west to New Mexico, Arizona, California
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from June to September
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on dandelion, phlox, plantain, rabbit-brush, yarrow
Life History
one generation per year
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lacinipolia olivacea. 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 Olive Arches - Hodges#10406 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Olive Arches - Hodges#10406
What is Olive Arches - Hodges#10406?
Olive Arches - Hodges#10406 (Lacinipolia olivacea) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Olive Arches - Hodges#10406?
forewing length 10 - 11 mm
How do you identify Olive Arches - Hodges#10406?
An extremely variable species, more so than any other species within the genus. Adult - forewing gray tinged with yellowish-green and white; some pink shading in basal and lower subterminal areas; median area dark gray except reniform spot whitish with greenish filling hindwing white with gray shading; darker gray discal spot and median line [description by Charles Covell] Larvae - vary from brown to blackish brown. The dorsum is yellow gray with a segmental serries of diffuse gray diamonds. The spiracles are black. The head is brown with dark brown to blackish reticulation and coronal stripes
Where is Olive Arches - Hodges#10406 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | boreal forest clearings, bogs, deciduous wood edges |
| Range | Alaska to Newfoundland, south in the east to North Carolina, south in the west to New Mexico, Arizona, California |
What does Olive Arches - Hodges#10406 eat?
The diet of the Olive Arches - Hodges#10406 includes larvae feed on dandelion, phlox, plantain, rabbit-brush, yarrow.
When is Olive Arches - Hodges#10406 active?
Olive Arches - Hodges#10406: seasonal activity - adults fly from June to September.
What is the life cycle of a Olive Arches - Hodges#10406?
one generation per year