Lacinipolia lustralis
(Grote, 1875)
Lustrous Arches
Lacinipolia lustralis is a of in the , commonly known as the Lustrous Arches. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). Like other members of the Lacinipolia, it is and attracted to lights. The species was originally described by Grote in 1875 under the basionym Dianthoecia lustralis.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lacinipolia lustralis: //læˌsɪnɪˈpoʊliə lʌsˈtreɪlɪs//
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Identification
in the Lacinipolia cannot be reliably distinguished from one another by visual alone. One observed specimen was described as mottled gray with reflective on the . Identification to species level typically requires examination of or other microscopic features.
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Distribution
North America. Documented from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada, and Vermont in the United States.
Seasonality
have been observed in July and September.
Behavior
are and attracted to ultraviolet light sources. One specimen was observed resting on vegetation during daylight hours.
Similar Taxa
- Other Lacinipolia speciesVisual similarity is high; in this are not distinguishable by external appearance alone and require specialized examination for accurate identification.
- Other Noctuidae (owlet moths)General resemblance in body form and ; Lacinipolia tend to be smaller with more mottled, less patterned compared to some related .
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Dianthoecia lustralis by Grote in 1875, later transferred to the Lacinipolia.
Hodges number
The is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10370 in the North numbering system.