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Feltia nigrita
Euxoa nigrita.jpg
Scientific classification
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Genus:
Feltia
Species:
F. nigrita
Binomial name
Feltia nigrita
(Graeser, 1892)
Synonyms
  • Agrotis nigrita Graeser, 1892
  • Euxoa nigrita (Graeser, 1892)
  • Trichosilia nigrita (Graeser, 1892)
  • Feltia (Trichosilia) nigrita (Graeser, 1892)
  • Trichosilia grisea Kozhantshikov, 1935
  • Feltia acarnea (Smith, 1905)
  • Trichosilia acarnea (Smith, 1905)

Feltia nigrita is a type of moth. It belongs to a large family of moths called Noctuidae. A scientist named Ludwig Carl Friedrich Graeser first officially described this moth in 1892. This means he was the first to study it and give it its scientific name.

About the Feltia nigrita Moth

This moth is part of the Animal kingdom, just like all other animals. It is an Arthropod, which means it has an outer skeleton and jointed legs. More specifically, it is an Insect, and even more specifically, it belongs to the group called Lepidoptera. This group includes all moths and butterflies.

The Feltia nigrita moth is in the Noctuidae family. Moths in this family are often called "owlet moths" or "cutworm moths." They are usually active at night.

Where Does This Moth Live?

The Feltia nigrita moth can be found in different parts of the world. In Asia, you might find it in places like Siberia. It also lives in central Yakutia, the Amur, and Primorye region.

In North America, this moth lives in several parts of Canada. You can find it in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, and Manitoba. This shows that the Feltia nigrita moth can live in many different environments.

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