Canadian owlet facts for kids
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The Canadian owlet (scientific name: Calyptra canadensis) is a fascinating type of moth. It's also known as the meadow rue owlet moth. This moth belongs to a large group of moths called the Erebidae family.
A scientist named Charles J. S. Bethune first described this species in 1865.
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Discovering the Canadian Owlet Moth
The Canadian owlet moth is special because it's the only moth from its specific group, the Calyptra genus, that lives in North America. This makes it quite unique!
Where Does It Live?
You can find these moths across a wide area in North America. They live from Nova Scotia in eastern Canada, all the way south to North Carolina in the mountains. They also stretch west to Texas and north into Saskatchewan, Canada. Sometimes, they are even seen in Alberta.
What Does It Look Like?
The Canadian owlet moth is a medium-sized moth. Its wingspan, which is the distance from one wingtip to the other, is usually between 33 and 40 millimeters. That's about 1.3 to 1.6 inches.
When Can You See Them?
These moths are active and fly during the warmer months. You can typically spot them from June to September. The exact time depends on where they live. For example, moths in the southern parts of their range might appear earlier or later than those in the north.
What Do They Eat?
The young moths, called larvae (or caterpillars), have a specific diet. They love to eat plants from the Thalictrum group. These plants are commonly known as meadow rue.
