Lacinipolia mimula
Grote, 1883
Lacinipolia mimula is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1883. It is part of the owlet moth Lacinipolia, which contains numerous similar species that are difficult to distinguish by appearance alone. The species has been recorded in North America. Like other members of its genus, are and attracted to light sources.
Pronunciation
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Identification
within the Lacinipolia cannot be reliably distinguished from one another by visual inspection alone. Identification to species level requires examination of genitalic characters or other specialized morphological features. are medium-sized noctuid with cryptic coloration; some individuals appear mottled gray with reflective on the wings, while others may show greenish tones.
Distribution
North America. Distribution records indicate presence on the continent, with specific observations from Colorado documented.
Seasonality
have been observed in July, based on blacklight sampling during National Week in Colorado Springs.
Life Cycle
Complete with , larval, pupal, and stages. Larval specific to this has not been documented; cutworm moths in the Noctuidae generally have soil-dwelling caterpillars.
Behavior
are and attracted to ultraviolet light sources. They are active during the summer months.
Similar Taxa
- Other Lacinipolia speciesConvergent within the makes visual identification unreliable; genitalic dissection or molecular methods are required for definitive assignment.
More Details
Taxonomic reference
The MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number for Lacinipolia mimula is 10351.