Dimorphic bomolocha facts for kids
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The Dimorphic Bomolocha Moth (scientific name: Hypena bijugalis) is a fascinating type of moth. It's also known as the dimorphic hypena or toothed snout-moth. This moth belongs to a large family called Erebidae. It was first officially described by a scientist named Francis Walker in 1859.
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Discover the Dimorphic Bomolocha Moth
This moth is a common sight in many parts of North America.
Where This Moth Lives
You can find the Dimorphic Bomolocha Moth across a wide area. It lives from Nova Scotia in eastern Canada all the way west to Vancouver Island. It also makes its home throughout the entire United States, reaching as far south as Florida.
Size and Flight Times
The Dimorphic Bomolocha Moth is quite small. Its wingspan (the distance from one wingtip to the other when the wings are spread out) is usually between 24 and 31 millimeters. That's about the length of a few pennies lined up!
These moths are active flyers. They can be seen flying from April to September. The exact time depends on where they live. In many eastern areas, there are two generations of moths each year. This means two groups of moths grow up and fly during the warmer months. In warmer places further south, there can be even more generations.
What the Larvae Eat
The young moths, called larvae or caterpillars, have a specific diet. They mostly eat the leaves of a plant called Cornus sericea. They might also feed on other types of Cornus plants.
