Lacinipolia consimilis
McDunnough, 1937
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lacinipolia consimilis is a of in the , described by McDunnough in 1937. It belongs to the Lacinipolia, commonly known as or dart . The species is distributed in North America. As with many Lacinipolia species, visual identification to species level is challenging and typically requires examination of .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lacinipolia consimilis: //læˌsɪnɪˈpoʊliə kɒnˈsɪmɪlɪs//
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Identification
Lacinipolia consimilis cannot be reliably distinguished from other Lacinipolia based on external appearance alone. The includes species with mottled gray or green coloration and reflective . Accurate identification requires dissection and examination of genital structures. The MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number for this species is 10420.
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Distribution
North America. Specific regional distribution details are not well documented in available sources.
Behavior
have been observed at blacklight, a common attraction method for . As with other Lacinipolia species, adults are nocturnal and rest by day on tree trunks or other substrates.
Similar Taxa
- Other Lacinipolia speciesVisually indistinguishable without genital dissection; many in this share mottled gray or green coloration with reflective
- Lacinipolia vicinaAnother member of the same with similar external
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Taxonomic Authority
First described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1937, a prominent Canadian who made significant contributions to North lepidopterology.
Identification Resources
The is cataloged in the of North America database with Hodges number 10420, providing a standardized reference for North moth species.