Lasionycta perplexella - Hodges#10352.1
Lasionycta perplexella
This record describes Lasionycta perplexella (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Detailed description by Crabo & Lafontaine can be found at link in citations below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Eriopygini
- Genus
- Lasionycta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
subalpine spruce and fir forest at high elevations
Geographic Range
southern Yukon to southern Alberta and southern Washington
Seasonal Activity
mid-July thru August
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lasionycta perplexella. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lasionycta perplexella - Hodges#10352.1
What is Lasionycta perplexella - Hodges#10352.1?
Lasionycta perplexella - Hodges#10352.1 (Lasionycta perplexella) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Lasionycta perplexella - Hodges#10352.1?
forewing length: 11-15 mm
How do you identify Lasionycta perplexella - Hodges#10352.1?
Detailed description by Crabo & Lafontaine can be found at link in citations below.
Where is Lasionycta perplexella - Hodges#10352.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | subalpine spruce and fir forest at high elevations |
| Range | southern Yukon to southern Alberta and southern Washington |
When is Lasionycta perplexella - Hodges#10352.1 active?
Lasionycta perplexella - Hodges#10352.1: seasonal activity - mid-July thru August.