Abagrotis variata
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Abagrotis variata | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Superfamily: | Noctuoidea |
Family: | Noctuidae |
Genus: | Abagrotis |
Species: | A. variata
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Binomial name | |
Abagrotis variata Grote, 1876
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Abagrotis variata is a moth of the family Noctuidae first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1876. It is found in North America from British Columbia to California, east to New Mexico and Alberta.
The wingspan is about 36–42 mm. Adults are on wing from August to September, but may be as early as June depending on the location.
The larvae feed on flowering trees and shrubs, preferably willow.
References
- "Species Details Abagrotis variata". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- McLeod, Robin (December 9, 2013). "Species Abagrotis variata - Hodges#11032". BugGuide. Retrieved November 13, 2020.Error: "Q4663279" is not a valid Wikidata entity ID.
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