Lacinipolia bucketti

Selman & Leuschner, 2001

Lacinipolia bucketti is a of cutworm moth in the Noctuidae, described by Selman and Leuschner in 2001. It belongs to the diverse owlet moth Lacinipolia, which contains numerous similar-looking species that are difficult to distinguish visually. The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10406.1.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lacinipolia bucketti: /læˌsɪnɪˈpoʊliə ˈbʌkɛti/

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Identification

within the Lacinipolia cannot be reliably distinguished from one another by visual examination alone. Identification to species level requires examination of genitalic characters or other specialized morphological features. The genus is characterized by relatively small to medium-sized owlet moths, often with mottled gray or greenish coloration and reflective on the wings.

Distribution

North America. Specific range details beyond continental-level occurrence are not documented in available sources.

Behavior

are and attracted to artificial light sources, including blacklights. This has been documented during survey events in Colorado.

Similar Taxa

Other Lacinipolia speciesVisually indistinguishable; genitalic examination required for -level identification. The contains numerous species with similar mottled gray or greenish coloration and wing patterns.

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Taxonomic authority

Described by Selman and Leuschner in 2001, making it a relatively recently described within the large Lacinipolia.

MONA/Hodges number

Assigned number 10406.1 in the of North America (MONA) numbering system, indicating its placement within the taxonomic sequence of Noctuidae .