Lasionycta subalpina - Hodges#10352.2
Lasionycta subalpina
This record describes Lasionycta subalpina (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Detailed description found in Crabo & Lafontaine.
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 forests and mid-elevation pine forests
Geographic Range
southern Idaho and Beartooth Plateau on Montana-Wyoming border to Colorado, central Utah, Sierra Nevada of California
Seasonal Activity
mid-July thru August
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lasionycta subalpina. 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 Lasionycta subalpina - Hodges#10352.2 (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Lasionycta subalpina - Hodges#10352.2
What is Lasionycta subalpina - Hodges#10352.2?
Lasionycta subalpina - Hodges#10352.2 (Lasionycta subalpina) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Lasionycta subalpina - Hodges#10352.2?
forewing length: 13-16 mm
How do you identify Lasionycta subalpina - Hodges#10352.2?
Detailed description found in Crabo & Lafontaine.
Where is Lasionycta subalpina - Hodges#10352.2 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | subalpine forests and mid-elevation pine forests |
| Range | southern Idaho and Beartooth Plateau on Montana-Wyoming border to Colorado, central Utah, Sierra Nevada of California |
When is Lasionycta subalpina - Hodges#10352.2 active?
Lasionycta subalpina - Hodges#10352.2: seasonal activity - mid-July thru August.