Collared Arches Moth - Hodges#10415
Lacinipolia strigicollis
This record describes Lacinipolia strigicollis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - mottled cream or light green and dark gray color with light-filled spots and toothed black and white lines. This is the type species of the genus Lacinipolia . The type specimens (male and female) were collected on Vancouver Island, BC, and named Mamestra illaudabilis by Grote in 1875; illaudabilis is now synonymized with strigicollis . Wallengren had already described strigicollis in 1860, placing it in the genus Hecatera which was later synonymized with Lacinipolia .
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 California, west to Texas, north to Alberta.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on various herbaceous plants in such families as the Asteraceae and Fabaceae.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin meaning "lined collar" for the "rusty collar with transverse black lines."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lacinipolia strigicollis. 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 Collared Arches Moth - Hodges#10415 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Ethan Kistler , marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Collared Arches Moth - Hodges#10415
What is Collared Arches Moth - Hodges#10415?
Collared Arches Moth - Hodges#10415 (Lacinipolia strigicollis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Collared Arches Moth - Hodges#10415?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 23-28 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 12-14 mm. |
How do you identify Collared Arches Moth - Hodges#10415?
Adult - mottled cream or light green and dark gray color with light-filled spots and toothed black and white lines.
Where is Collared Arches Moth - Hodges#10415 found?
Range: British Columbia to California, west to Texas, north to Alberta.
What does Collared Arches Moth - Hodges#10415 eat?
The diet of the Collared Arches Moth - Hodges#10415 includes Larvae feed on various herbaceous plants in such families as the Asteraceae and Fabaceae..