Lesser eyed sallow facts for kids
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The lesser eyed sallow (Enargia infumata) is a type of moth. It belongs to a large family of moths called Noctuidae, often known as "owlet moths." This moth gets its name from the small, eye-like spots on its wings.
Where the Lesser Eyed Sallow Lives
This moth can be found across a wide area of North America. In the eastern parts, it lives from Alaska and New Brunswick all the way down to Connecticut.
In western North America, you can find it from Saskatchewan and Alberta. Its range extends south to Utah and California.
Life Cycle of the Moth
Adult lesser eyed sallow moths are active for a few months each year. They fly around from June to September.
There is usually only one generation of these moths born each year. This means that the eggs laid by the adults will grow into new adults within the same year.
What the Larvae Eat
The young moths, called larvae or caterpillars, need food to grow. They mostly eat the leaves of Populus species. These are trees like poplars and aspens.
They might also eat the leaves of other trees. This could include different types of willow and birch trees.
