Lacinipolia sharonae - Hodges#10406.3
Lacinipolia sharonae
This record describes Lacinipolia sharonae (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Determined by Chuck Harp.
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
Lacinipolia sharonae occurs above the elevation of 1,700 m (5,600 ft).
Geographic Range
Selman & Leuschner reported the species from northern Arizona.
Seasonal Activity
Adult specimens collected in June and July.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Selman & Leuschner, 2001 stated " L. sharonae is dedicated to the senior author's wife, Sharon A. Selman, whose support was vital to this study."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lacinipolia sharonae. 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 sharonae - Hodges#10406.3 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Chuck Sexton
Frequently Asked Questions About Lacinipolia sharonae - Hodges#10406.3
How big is Lacinipolia sharonae - Hodges#10406.3?
Selman & Leuschner reported the wingspan as 27-29 mm.
How do you identify Lacinipolia sharonae - Hodges#10406.3?
Determined by Chuck Harp.
Where is Lacinipolia sharonae - Hodges#10406.3 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Lacinipolia sharonae occurs above the elevation of 1,700 m (5,600 ft). |
| Range | Selman & Leuschner reported the species from northern Arizona. |
When is Lacinipolia sharonae - Hodges#10406.3 active?
Lacinipolia sharonae - Hodges#10406.3: seasonal activity - Adult specimens collected in June and July..