Lacinipolia spiculosa - Hodges#10400
Lacinipolia spiculosa
This record describes Lacinipolia spiculosa (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Smith (1891) stated Readily distinguished by the irregular ordinary spots and the pale median lines. ( 3 )
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
Arizona and New Mexico. Two primary syntype males from Cochise County, Arizona.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period is May through September.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lacinipolia spiculosa. 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 spiculosa - Hodges#10400 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Lacinipolia spiculosa - Hodges#10400
What is Lacinipolia spiculosa - Hodges#10400?
Lacinipolia spiculosa - Hodges#10400 (Lacinipolia spiculosa) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Lacinipolia spiculosa - Hodges#10400?
Grote (1883) listed a wingspan of 25 mm. Smith (1891) listed a wingspan of 25 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Lacinipolia spiculosa - Hodges#10400?
Smith (1891) stated Readily distinguished by the irregular ordinary spots and the pale median lines. ( 3 )
Where is Lacinipolia spiculosa - Hodges#10400 found?
Range: Arizona and New Mexico. Two primary syntype males from Cochise County, Arizona.
When is Lacinipolia spiculosa - Hodges#10400 active?
Lacinipolia spiculosa - Hodges#10400: seasonal activity - The main flight period is May through September..