Apamea burgessi facts for kids
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The Apamea burgessi is a type of moth. It belongs to a large group of moths called Noctuidae, also known as owlet moths. This moth is originally from the central part of North America.
You can find Apamea burgessi across wide areas like the Great Plains and the Great Basin. Its home range stretches from Alberta in the north all the way down to Texas in the south. There is also a separate group of these moths living far away on the East Coast of the United States.
What Does It Look Like?
This moth has a wingspan of about 38 to 40 millimeters. That's roughly the size of a large paperclip! Its front wings are a mix of tan and gray colors, with streaks.
The back wings of the Apamea burgessi are a plain white. These colors help the moth blend in with its surroundings.
When Can You See It?
The Apamea burgessi moth is usually active during the fall. Its main flight season is in September and October. This is when you are most likely to spot these moths flying around.
Different Types of Apamea burgessi
Just like some animals have different breeds, moths can have different subspecies. These are slightly different versions of the same species. Scientists have identified a few subspecies of Apamea burgessi:
- Apamea burgessi burgessi (Morrison, 1874)
- Apamea burgessi leucoptera Mikkola, 2009
- Apamea burgessi ona (Smith, 1909)
These names often include the name of the scientist who first described them and the year they were identified.
