Nameless Pinion

Lithophane innominata

''Lithophane innominata'', the nameless pinion, is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick west to Vancouver Island, south through the mountains both eastwards and westwards. Furthermore, it is found throughout the wooded parts of Alberta, north to Lake Athabasca.
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Appearance

The wingspan is 35–39 mm. The moth flies from September to October and from April to May depending on the location.
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Habitat

The larvae feed on a wide variety of trees.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyNoctuidae
GenusLithophane
SpeciesL. innominata
Photographed in
United States of America