Lithophane lepida

Grote, 1878

Pine Pinions

Lithophane lepida is a noctuid described by Grote in 1878. It belongs to the Lithophane, commonly known as the pinion moths. The species occurs in North America. Limited detailed biological information is available for this specific species in the provided sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lithophane lepida: //ˌlɪθoʊˈfeɪniː ˈlɛpɪdə//

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North America

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Taxonomic note

The "Pine Pinions" appears to apply to a broader group within the Lithophane rather than specifically to L. lepida, based on iNaturalist's use of this name at a higher taxonomic rank.

Data limitations

The provided sources contain extensive information on tiger beetles (, Carabidae) and other Coleoptera, but no substantive biological details specific to Lithophane lepida. The Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and NCBI sources confirm the taxonomic placement but do not provide ecological or morphological data.

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