Arge moth facts for kids
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The arge moth (scientific name: Grammia arge) is a type of moth that belongs to the Erebidae family. It is also sometimes called the arge tiger moth. A scientist named Dru Drury first officially described this species in 1773.
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Where the Arge Moth Lives
The arge moth can be found across a large part of North America. Its home range stretches from Quebec and Maine in the east, all the way down to Florida. To the west, it reaches New Mexico, and goes north to North Dakota and Ontario.
Appearance and Life Cycle
The arge moth has a wingspan (the distance from one wingtip to the other) that measures about 38 to 50 millimeters. That's about 1.5 to 2 inches wide.
Adult arge moths are usually seen flying from April to September in most areas. In places like Quebec, they fly a bit later, from July to September.
How Many Generations?
These moths can have different numbers of "generations" each year. A generation means a full life cycle from egg to adult. In the southern parts of their range, they can have two generations per year. In the northern areas, they might have one or sometimes two generations.
What Arge Moth Caterpillars Eat
The young arge moths, called larvae or caterpillars, like to eat the leaves of many different plants. They munch on plants like corn, dock, and lambs-quarter. They also feed on Chenopodium plants, grapevines, and plantain. Other favorite foods include Opuntia (prickly pear cactus), smartweed, and sunflower plants.
