Panopoda rufimargo
Hübner, 1818
Red-lined Panopoda, Red-lined Panopoda Moth
Panopoda rufimargo, the red-lined panopoda, is a noctuid in the Erebidae first described by Jacob Hübner in 1818. The is widely distributed across North America and is a common subject of citizen science observations. are and attracted to light. The caterpillars are documented feeders on hardwood trees including pignut hickory and northern red oak.
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Habitat
Associated with deciduous forests containing trees such as pignut hickory (Carya glabra) and northern red oak (Quercus rubra).
Distribution
North America; confirmed present in the United States including Vermont.
Diet
Larval stage feeds on pignut hickory (Carya glabra) and northern red oak (Quercus rubra). feeding habits not documented.
Host Associations
- Carya glabra - larval food plantpignut hickory
- Quercus rubra - larval food plantnorthern red oak
Behavior
are and attracted to light sources.
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Taxonomic Note
NCBI lists this under Noctuidae, reflecting historical classification. Current accepted placement is in Erebidae ( Calpinae) per Catalogue of Life and modern treatments.
Observation Data
The has accumulated over 9,600 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is frequently encountered and well-documented by naturalists.
Hodges Number
MONA ( Photographers Group) or Hodges number: 8587.