Euxoa catenula facts for kids
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Euxoa
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E. catenula
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Euxoa catenula is a type of moth from the Noctuidae family. It was first described by a scientist named Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1879. This moth lives in North America.
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About the Euxoa catenula Moth
Where This Moth Lives
You can find Euxoa catenula in many parts of North America. It lives from southern Saskatchewan in Canada, west to southern Vancouver Island. It also flies south into the United States. Its range includes Kansas, New Mexico, Arizona, and southern California.
What the Euxoa catenula Looks Like
This moth has a wingspan of about 34 to 37 millimeters. That's roughly the length of two standard paper clips! Adult moths are usually seen flying during late summer, from August to September.
What the Larvae Eat
The young moths, called larvae (or caterpillars), enjoy eating different plants. They feed on plants like Oxytropis, Melilotus alba (also known as white sweet clover), Lupinus (lupine), Salsola kali (prickly saltwort), and Viola pedatifida (prairie violet).
