Two-spot dart facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eueretagrotis perattentus |
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The Two-Spot Dart (Eueretagrotis perattentus) is a type of moth that belongs to the Noctuidae family. This family includes many common moths, often called "owlet moths."
You can find the Two-Spot Dart moth living across central and southern Canada. It also lives in the northern United States. From there, it spreads south along the Appalachian Mountains into western North Carolina and Tennessee. Sometimes, you might even spot them along the Rocky Mountains, from south-western Montana to south-eastern Arizona.
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About the Two-Spot Dart Moth
The Two-Spot Dart moth is a fascinating insect. Like all moths, it goes through a complete metamorphosis, changing from a caterpillar to a winged adult.
What Does It Look Like?
This moth has a wingspan of about 32 millimeters. The wingspan is the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other when the wings are fully spread out. This is roughly the length of a standard paperclip.
When Can You See Them?
Adult Two-Spot Dart moths are usually seen flying during the summer months. They are active from June to July. This is when they look for mates and lay eggs.
What Do They Eat?
The young moths, called larvae or caterpillars, have a special diet. They have been observed eating plants like Vaccinium and Prunus pennsylvanica. Vaccinium includes plants like blueberries and cranberries. Prunus pennsylvanica is also known as bird cherry.
