Lasionycta taigata
Lafontaine, 1988
Northern Bog Arches
Lasionycta taigata is a described by Lafontaine in 1988. The is strongly associated with wetland , specifically open peatlands and fens within the taiga zone. It represents one of 43 species recognized in a 2009 revision of the Lasionycta, which included 17 newly described species. The specific epithet 'taigata' references its primary distribution in taiga .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lasionycta taigata: /ˌlæsiˈɒnɪktə taɪˈɡeɪtə/
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Habitat
Open peatlands and fens in the taiga zone. Occupies wetland characterized by saturated soils and characteristic vegetation .
Distribution
North America: Labrador, Churchill (Manitoba), central Yukon, southward to northern Maine, northern Minnesota, and south-western Alberta. Vermont records confirmed.
Seasonality
active from late June through July.
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Taxonomic History
Described by J. Donald Lafontaine in 1988. Included in the comprehensive 2009 revision of Lasionycta (ZooKeys 30), which provided , descriptions, and illustrations for 43 in the .
Conservation Status
Not formally assessed. specificity to peatlands may confer vulnerability to wetland drainage and climate-mediated changes in taiga .