Aethes interruptofasciata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aethes interruptofasciata |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Aethes |
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A. interruptofasciata
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| Aethes interruptofasciata (Robinson, 1869)
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The Aethes interruptofasciata is a small type of moth. It belongs to a family of moths called Tortricidae. These moths are found in North America.
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Discovering the Aethes interruptofasciata Moth
This moth has been seen in many places across North America. You can find it in Manitoba and Nova Scotia in Canada. In the United States, it lives in states like Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Where Does This Moth Live?
The Aethes interruptofasciata moth likes to live in certain places. Its home is often in open areas within deciduous forests. These are forests where trees lose their leaves in the fall. You might also find them in thick bushes of blueberry plants.
What Does This Moth Look Like?
This moth is quite small. Its front wings, called forewings, are usually between 4.7 and 7 millimeters long. That's less than a centimeter!
The main color of its forewings is a creamy white. This color is mixed with scales that look like cinnamon or a dark brown. The patterns on its wings can range from cinnamon to a very dark brown, almost like burnt wood. The back wings, called hindwings, are a dark, dull brown color.
When Can You See These Moths?
Adult Aethes interruptofasciata moths are active for several months. They have been seen flying from May all the way through August. It's likely that new generations of these moths hatch and grow up during this time each year.
