Divergent dart facts for kids
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Euxoa
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E. divergens
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| Euxoa divergens (Walker, [1857])
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The divergent dart (scientific name: Euxoa divergens) is a type of moth. It belongs to a large family of moths called Noctuidae, which are often known as "owlet moths." This moth was first officially described by a scientist named Francis Walker in 1857.
About the Divergent Dart Moth
The divergent dart moth is found across a wide area in North America. You can find it from Newfoundland in the east all the way to Alaska in the west. It also lives south into New York and Michigan. In the western mountains, it can be seen as far south as New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
What Does It Look Like?
The wings of the divergent dart moth measure between 31 and 35 millimeters across. This measurement is called its wingspan. That's about the length of two small paperclips placed end-to-end!
Its Life Cycle
Adult divergent dart moths are usually seen flying from May to September. They have one full life cycle, or "generation," each year. This means that from egg to caterpillar to pupa to adult moth, the whole process happens once within a year.
