Comstock's sallow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Comstock's sallow |
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| Feralia comstocki columbiana | |
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Feralia
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F. comstocki
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| Feralia comstocki Grote, 1874
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Feralia comstocki, also known as Comstock's sallow, is a type of moth. It belongs to the Noctuidae family, which includes many different kinds of moths. This species was first described by a scientist named Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1874.
Where Comstock's Sallow Lives
This moth is found across North America. You can find it from the southern Appalachian Mountains in the east, all the way north to the Maritime provinces of Canada. It also lives across the southern boreal forest and extends west to Vancouver Island. Its range goes south into Oregon. In Alberta, Canada, it has been seen near Lake Athabasca, Zama City, and south to Pigeon Lake.
About This Moth
The Feralia comstocki moth has a wingspan of about 33 to 35 millimeters. That's roughly the length of a few paperclips! These moths usually fly from April to June, but the exact time depends on where they live.
What Do They Eat?
The young moths, called larvae or caterpillars, like to eat Pinus species. This means they feed on different kinds of pine trees.
Subspecies
There is one known subspecies of Feralia comstocki. It is called Feralia comstocki columbiana.
