Lacinipolia vittula
(Grote, 1882)
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lacinipolia vittula is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, commonly known as or dart moths. The species was described by Grote in 1882 and occurs in North America. Like other members of its , are attracted to lights at night and exhibit variable coloration, with some individuals appearing mottled gray with reflective wing and others green.
Pronunciation
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Identification
within the Lacinipolia cannot be reliably distinguished by visual inspection alone; dissection and examination of genitalia is typically required for definitive identification. are medium-sized owlet moths. Some individuals are mottled gray with reflective on the wings, while others are green and may rest on lichen-covered substrates during daylight hours.
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Distribution
North America. Specific distribution details beyond continental presence are not documented in available sources.
Behavior
are and attracted to artificial light sources, including blacklights. Some individuals likely rest on lichen-covered tree trunks during daylight hours as camouflage.
Similar Taxa
- Other Lacinipolia speciesConvergent appearance within the ; all Lacinipolia require dissection for reliable species-level identification
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Taxonomic reference
The is cataloged under Hodges number 10380 in the MONA ( of North America) system.