Lithophane franclemonti - Hodges#9888.1
Lithophane franclemonti
This record describes Lithophane franclemonti (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adults are best found by using sugary baits (e.g. rotten banana + brown sugar) painted on tree trunks, shrubs, and other vegetation. Also comes to light moderately well for a Lithophane, esp. later in the spring flight period.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Xylenini
- Genus
- Lithophane (Pinions)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Midwestern sites are typically hilly, dry-mesic oak-hickory-walnut dominated deciduous woodlands, often with prairie openings. The type locality (Ohio) is on level terrain.
Geographic Range
Core of range appears to be the "Driftless Region" of western Wisconsin and adjacent Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois. Also recorded from Ohio (type locality), Pennsylvania and Vermont. Occurs mostly west and south of L. innominata, with some areas of overlap.
Seasonal Activity
September-October and March-April in Midwest (overwinters as an adult, but not likely to be found in mid-winter like others in genus).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown.
Life History
Immature stages are unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lithophane franclemonti. 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 Lithophane franclemonti - Hodges#9888.1 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyle Johnson
Frequently Asked Questions About Lithophane franclemonti - Hodges#9888.1
What is Lithophane franclemonti - Hodges#9888.1?
Lithophane franclemonti - Hodges#9888.1 (Lithophane franclemonti) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Lithophane franclemonti - Hodges#9888.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Midwestern sites are typically hilly, dry-mesic oak-hickory-walnut dominated deciduous woodlands, often with prairie openings. The type locality (Ohio) is on level terrain. |
| Range | Core of range appears to be the Driftless Region of western Wisconsin and adjacent Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois. Also recorded from Ohio (type locality), Pennsylvania and Vermont. Occurs mostly west and south of L. innominata, with some areas of overlap. |
What does Lithophane franclemonti - Hodges#9888.1 eat?
The diet of the Lithophane franclemonti - Hodges#9888.1 includes Unknown..
When is Lithophane franclemonti - Hodges#9888.1 active?
Lithophane franclemonti - Hodges#9888.1: seasonal activity - September-October and March-April in Midwest (overwinters as an adult, but not likely to be found in mid-winter like others in genus)..
What is the life cycle of a Lithophane franclemonti - Hodges#9888.1?
Immature stages are unknown.