Lithophane lanei - Hodges#9893.1
Lithophane lanei
This record describes Lithophane lanei (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing has distinct blackish subreniform spot and blackish brown basal dash. |
| Antennae | Antennae are filiform. |
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
Geographic Range
Montana to the northeastern states. ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most often reported from March to April, September. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is unknown.
Life History
The adults of Lithophane species usually emerge in the autumn and hibernate as adults then lay eggs late winter or early spring.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lithophane lanei. 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 lanei - Hodges#9893.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Lithophane lanei - Hodges#9893.1
What is Lithophane lanei - Hodges#9893.1?
Lithophane lanei - Hodges#9893.1 (Lithophane lanei) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Lithophane lanei - Hodges#9893.1?
Forewing length 16 mm.
How do you identify Lithophane lanei - Hodges#9893.1?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing has distinct blackish subreniform spot and blackish brown basal dash. |
| Antennae | Antennae are filiform. |
Where is Lithophane lanei - Hodges#9893.1 found?
Range: Montana to the northeastern states. ( 3 )
What does Lithophane lanei - Hodges#9893.1 eat?
The diet of the Lithophane lanei - Hodges#9893.1 includes Larval host is unknown..
When is Lithophane lanei - Hodges#9893.1 active?
Lithophane lanei - Hodges#9893.1: seasonal activity - Adults are most often reported from March to April, September. ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Lithophane lanei - Hodges#9893.1?
The adults of Lithophane species usually emerge in the autumn and hibernate as adults then lay eggs late winter or early spring.