About Lacinipolia renigera Stephens, 1829
Adults of Lacinipolia renigera rest with their hindwings tucked underneath their forewings, which gives them an arrowhead-like or tented shape. Their forewings are dark greyish-brown with three green spots, one of which is bordered by white. The hindwing is mainly whitish gray, fading to a darker gray closer to the margin. Their wingspan measures 21–30 mm, which makes them significantly smaller than most other members of the Noctuidae family. This species is endemic to most of North America, excluding Yukon and Alaska. It also appears to be absent from the Gulf coastal plain, and occurs sparsely in the western United States. The larvae feed on a wide variety of herbaceous plants, including chicory, dandelions, and clovers, among others. They are also classified as a pest species for several agricultural crops, including cabbage, lettuce, and corn.
