Aurora flatbody moth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aurora flatbody moth |
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Depressariidae
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Semioscopis
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S. aurorella
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| Semioscopis aurorella Dyar, 1902
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The aurora flatbody moth (scientific name: Semioscopis aurorella) is a small, interesting insect. It belongs to a group of moths called Depressariidae. These moths are sometimes called "flatbody moths" because of how they look when they are resting. A scientist named Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. first described this particular moth in 1902.
Meet the Aurora Flatbody Moth
Where Does it Live?
The aurora flatbody moth makes its home in North America. In Canada, you can find it in places from north-central Alberta to south-eastern Ontario. If you look in the United States, its range extends between south-central New York and Wisconsin.
What Does it Look Like?
This moth is quite small. Its front wings, known as forewings, are usually about 11 to 14 millimeters long. That's roughly half an inch! The color of these forewings can vary a lot. They might be yellow-grey or even a pale yellow-white.
