Large bomolocha facts for kids
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The Hypena edictalis, also known as the large bomolocha, is a type of moth. It belongs to the Erebidae family, which is a big group of moths. A scientist named Francis Walker first described this species in 1859.
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About the Large Bomolocha Moth
This moth is found across a large part of North America. You can find it from Quebec and Maine in the east, all the way south to Virginia and Kentucky. It also lives west to the foothills of Alberta and the Peace River area of British Columbia.
What Does it Look Like?
The large bomolocha moth has a wingspan of about 33 to 37 millimeters. That's about 1.3 to 1.5 inches wide. This measurement is taken from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other when the wings are spread out.
Life Cycle of the Moth
These moths usually fly during the summer months. They can be seen from June to August, but the exact time depends on where they live. In the northern parts of their range, there is usually one generation of moths each year. This means they complete their life cycle from egg to adult once. Farther south, like in Ohio and the Appalachian mountains, there might be a second group of moths that hatch later in the year.
What Does it Eat?
The young moths, called larvae or caterpillars, have a special diet. They like to feed on plants from the Laportea species. These plants are their main food source as they grow.
