Lasionycta poca
(Barnes & Benjamin, 1923)
Lasionycta poca is a described by Barnes and Benjamin in 1923. It occurs in alpine and subalpine of the Rocky Mountains and Cascade Range in western North America. The is predominantly found near timberline, with occasional records from adjacent forest habitats. are active from mid-June through August.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lasionycta poca: //ˌleɪziˈoʊnɪktə ˈpoʊkə//
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Identification
The can be distinguished from other Lasionycta species using the diagnostic features provided in the revision of the (ZooKeys 30, 2009), which includes , descriptions, and illustrations of all 43 species in the genus. Specific distinguishing characters for L. poca are detailed in this taxonomic revision.
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Appearance
Wingspan approximately 27 mm.
Habitat
Predominantly alpine, most common near timberline. Occasional specimens collected in nearby forest adjacent to alpine zones.
Distribution
Rocky Mountains of Alberta, westward to the Coast Range in western British Columbia, and southward in the Cascade Range to Okanogan County, Washington.
Seasonality
on from mid-June through August.
Similar Taxa
- Other Lasionycta speciesLasionycta contains 43 in North America, many with overlapping distributions in western montane ; accurate identification requires reference to the 2009 revision with and illustrations.
More Details
Taxonomic revision
The was included in a comprehensive revision of the Lasionycta published in ZooKeys 30 (December 2009), which described 17 new species and provided , descriptions, and illustrations for all 43 North species.