Ulolonche
Smith, 1887
Species Guides
8- Ulolonche consopita(cutworm)
- Ulolonche culea(Sheathed Quaker)
- Ulolonche dilecta(cutworm)
- Ulolonche disticha(cutworm)
- Ulolonche fasciata
- Ulolonche modesta(Modest Quaker)
- Ulolonche niveiguttata
- Ulolonche orbiculata(Orbiculate Quaker)
Ulolonche is a of owlet moths in the Noctuidae, tribe Eriopygini. The genus was established by Smith in 1887 and contains approximately eight described distributed in North America. Species such as Ulolonche disticha have been documented in montane of the western United States. are and attracted to light sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ulolonche: /ˌjuːloʊˈlɒnki/
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Identification
Ulolonche are owlet moths (Noctuidae) in the tribe Eriopygini. Specific diagnostic features for the are not well documented in available sources; identification to species level requires examination of genitalia and wing pattern details by . The genus Ulolonche modesta was described by Morrison in 1875, later transferred to this genus.
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Habitat
Ulolonche disticha has been observed in montane including scrub oak zones and mixed conifer forest at elevations in the foothills of Colorado. Other occurrences suggest association with varied terrestrial habitats across North America.
Distribution
North America. Documented occurrences include Colorado (USA), Vermont (USA), and other regions of the United States. The appears to have broad distribution across temperate North America.
Seasonality
active in June; specifically, Ulolonche disticha was recorded at blacklight stations in mid-June in Colorado. Seasonal activity patterns for other are not documented.
Behavior
are and attracted to ultraviolet light sources. This has been documented during bioblitz surveys using blacklight stations.
Human Relevance
Documented in citizen science bioblitz events, contributing to biodiversity inventories. The is included in natural history collections and databases such as iNaturalist, where it has accumulated approximately 2,800 observation records.
Similar Taxa
- Other Eriopygini generaUlolonche belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within Noctuinae; related in this tribe share similar overall and require genitalia examination for definitive separation.
- Other Noctuinae owlet mothsAs a noctuine noctuid, Ulolonche resembles many other medium-sized brown or grayish owlet moths; precise identification relies on subtle wing pattern and structural characters.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Smith in 1887. Several were originally described under other genera and later transferred to Ulolonche, including Ulolonche modesta (originally described by Morrison in 1875).
Species composition
The includes eight recognized : U. consopita, U. culea, U. dilecta, U. disticha, U. fasciata (including synonym U. marloffi), U. modesta, U. niveiguttata, and U. orbiculata.