Flat dart facts for kids
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Euxoa
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E. campestris
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| Euxoa campestris (Grote, 1875)
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The flat dart (Euxoa campestris) is a type of moth. It belongs to a large family of moths called Noctuidae. This moth was first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1875.
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About the Flat Dart Moth
What is the Flat Dart?
The flat dart moth is a small insect with wings. It is known by its scientific name, Euxoa campestris. Moths are often mistaken for butterflies, but they are usually active at night. This moth is part of the Euxoa group, which includes many similar species.
Where Does the Flat Dart Live?
You can find the flat dart moth across a wide area of North America. It lives from Newfoundland in the east all the way to Alaska in the west. In the eastern parts of Canada, it can be found from southern Quebec to British Columbia.
In the western United States, it lives in the Rocky Mountains. You can see it as far south as New Mexico, east-central Arizona, and central Utah. In the eastern United States, it lives in the Appalachian Mountains. This includes areas in eastern Kentucky and western North Carolina.
Life Cycle of the Flat Dart
The flat dart moth has a wingspan of about 30 to 34 millimeters. This is about the length of two small paper clips. Adult moths are active for a few months each year. You can usually see them flying from July to September.
These moths have one generation per year. This means that the eggs laid by the adults in one year will grow into new adults the following year.
