Lacinipolia marinitincta
(Harvey, 1875)
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lacinipolia marinitincta is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae, first described by Harvey in 1875. It belongs to the Lacinipolia, which contains medium-sized owlet moths that are often difficult to distinguish visually at the species level. The species is known from North America, with observations documented in the western United States including Colorado. are and attracted to light sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lacinipolia marinitincta: /læˌsɪnɪˈpoʊliə məˌrɪnɪˈtɪŋktə/
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Identification
within Lacinipolia are notoriously difficult to separate by external appearance alone; dissection and examination of genitalia is typically required for definitive identification. The is characterized by medium-sized, stout-bodied with broad wings. Lacinipolia marinitincta has been observed as both mottled gray and green color forms, with reflective on the wings in some individuals.
Distribution
North America. Documented from the western United States including Colorado.
Seasonality
have been observed in July, coinciding with National Week observations in Colorado Springs.
Behavior
. are attracted to ultraviolet light sources.
Human Relevance
The MONA or Hodges number for this is 10412, used in North American classification systems.
Similar Taxa
- Lacinipolia spp.Other in the are visually indistinguishable without genital dissection; Lacinipolia marinitincta requires expert examination to confirm identification.
- Other NoctuinaeMedium-sized, stout-bodied with cryptic coloration; separation from other cutworm moth requires detailed wing pattern and structural analysis.