Lasionycta uniformis - Hodges#10346
Lasionycta uniformis
This record describes Lasionycta uniformis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See Pacific Northwest Moths here Identified by Lars Crabo who has written a paper on Lasionycta.
Identification notes
See Pacific Northwest Moths here
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
High elevation mountain habitats.
Geographic Range
Pacific North West including S. Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, (Canada and Alaska), Washington, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado and California (USA)
Seasonal Activity
Summer, mostly July and August. Adults are partly diurnal. They fly mostly at night but can be on Silene acaulis flowers during the day.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host Plant is uncertain
Life History
One Brood
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lasionycta uniformis. 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 uniformis - Hodges#10346 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by A. Hendrickson
Frequently Asked Questions About Lasionycta uniformis - Hodges#10346
What is Lasionycta uniformis - Hodges#10346?
Lasionycta uniformis - Hodges#10346 (Lasionycta uniformis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Lasionycta uniformis - Hodges#10346?
FW length 14-17mm
How do you identify Lasionycta uniformis - Hodges#10346?
See Pacific Northwest Moths here
Where is Lasionycta uniformis - Hodges#10346 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | High elevation mountain habitats. |
| Range | Pacific North West including S. Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, (Canada and Alaska), Washington, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado and California (USA) |
What does Lasionycta uniformis - Hodges#10346 eat?
The diet of the Lasionycta uniformis - Hodges#10346 includes Host Plant is uncertain.
When is Lasionycta uniformis - Hodges#10346 active?
Lasionycta uniformis - Hodges#10346: seasonal activity - Summer, mostly July and August. Adults are partly diurnal. They fly mostly at night but can be on Silene acaulis flowers during the day..
What is the life cycle of a Lasionycta uniformis - Hodges#10346?
One Brood