Lacinipolia spiculosa
(Grote, 1883)
Lacinipolia spiculosa is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae, described by Grote in 1883. It is found in North America and is one of several larger owlet moths in the Lacinipolia that are attracted to blacklights at night. Species in this genus are difficult to distinguish from one another by appearance alone.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lacinipolia spiculosa: /læsɪˈnɪpoʊliə spɪkjuˈloʊsə/
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Identification
Members of Lacinipolia are larger owlet moths that cannot be reliably identified to by visual inspection alone. The is characterized by mottled gray or green coloration; some individuals have reflective on the wings. Green individuals probably rest on lichen-covered tree trunks during daylight hours.
Distribution
Found in North America.
Seasonality
have been observed in July.
Behavior
are and attracted to blacklights.
Similar Taxa
- Lacinipolia (other species)Other in the are visually indistinguishable from L. spiculosa; identification requires examination of genitalia or other internal characters.