Lithophane viridipallens
Grote, 1877
Pale Green Pinion, pale green pinion moth
Lithophane viridipallens, commonly known as the pale green pinion , is a noctuid moth native to North America. First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877, it is listed as a species of special concern in Connecticut, indicating conservation significance. The species belongs to the Lithophane, a group of moths often associated with late-season periods.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lithophane viridipallens: //lɪˈθoʊfeɪn ˌvɪrɪˌdiˈpælɛnz//
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Distribution
Native to North America. Specific range details beyond continental presence are not documented in available sources.
Human Relevance
Listed as a of special concern in Connecticut, suggesting potential vulnerability to loss or environmental changes in that region.
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Conservation Status
The of special concern designation in Connecticut indicates it is not currently endangered or threatened but may become so without conservation attention.
Taxonomic History
Described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877, a prominent 19th-century American entomologist who described numerous North American Lepidoptera.