Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Lacinipolia incurva (Smith, [1888]); n. comb. McDunnough, 1938
Mamestra incurva Smith, [1888]; orig. comb. Smith, [1888]
Polia incurva (Smith, [1888]); n. comb. Barnes and McDunnough, 1917
Identification
Superficially very similar to L. anguina. The hindwing of anguina not as light as in incurva. The median area of fore wing of anguina is usually contrastingly darker than the rest of wing, whereas this area of incurva is nearly concolorous with rest of the wing (Selman, 1975).
Range
Selman (1975) included records from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Colorado.
(2)Remarks
There has been a considerable amount of confusion concerning the identity of this species and its type locality. See Selman (1975) for a full explanation.
(2)See Also
Lacinipolia anguina typically has a darker more contrasting median area and is generally found north and east of the range of
incurva.
(2) Print References
Selman, C.L. 1975. Revision of the Genus Lacinipolia McDunnough of America North of Mexico (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Ph.D. thesis dissertation [unpublished], Ohio State University.
Smith, J.B. 1888. New Genera and Species of North American Noctuidae.
Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 10:
466-467.
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Kyhl Austin on 3 February, 2017 - 9:31pm
Additional contributions by
Steve MorrisLast updated 20 December, 2023 - 12:01pm
