Lacinipolia anguina
(Grote, 1881)
Snaky Arches Moth, snaky arches
Lacinipolia anguina is a of in the , commonly known as the Snaky Arches . It belongs to a of or dart moths, though specific biological details for this species remain limited. The species was described by Grote in 1881 and occurs across North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lacinipolia anguina: /læˌsɪnɪˈpoʊliə æŋˈɡwɪnə/
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Identification
within the Lacinipolia cannot be reliably distinguished from one another based on visual appearance alone. Lacinipolia anguina requires dissection and examination of genitalic characters for definitive identification. The genus is characterized by -sized with relatively broad and variable coloration, often in muted gray or green tones with reflective scaling.
Distribution
North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont).
Similar Taxa
- Other Lacinipolia speciesVisual similarity within the is high; genitalic examination is required for -level identification.
More Details
Taxonomic authority
Originally described as Mamestra anguina by Grote in 1881, later transferred to Lacinipolia.
Hodges number
MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 10372.