Andropolia theodori facts for kids
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The Andropolia theodori is a fascinating type of moth. It belongs to a large group of moths called the Noctuidae family. A scientist named Augustus Radcliffe Grote first described this moth in 1878.
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Meet the Theodori Moth!
This moth is known for its beautiful wings. Like all moths, it starts its life as a tiny egg. Then it becomes a larva, which is like a caterpillar. After that, it turns into a pupa before finally becoming an adult moth.
Where Does It Live?
The Theodori moth lives in the western parts of North America. You can find it in places like British Columbia in Canada. It also lives further south in the United States, all the way down to California.
How Big Is It?
The size of a moth is often measured by its wingspan. This is the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other when the wings are spread out. The Theodori moth has a wingspan of about 43 to 55 millimeters. That's roughly the length of two to three quarters lined up!
What Does It Eat?
When the Theodori moth is in its larva (caterpillar) stage, it needs to eat a lot. These larvae mostly munch on the leaves of certain plants. Their favorite foods include Ceanothus velutinus, also known as snowbrush ceanothus. They also enjoy eating Holodiscus discolor, which is a shrub with pretty white flowers.
Different Kinds of Theodori Moths
Sometimes, animals of the same species can have slight differences depending on where they live. These slightly different groups are called subspecies. The Theodori moth has a few known subspecies:
- Andropolia theodori theodori: This subspecies is found in Colorado.
- Andropolia theodori epichysis: You can find this one in California.
- Andropolia theodori vancouvera: This subspecies lives in British Columbia.
