Lasionycta poca facts for kids
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Lasionycta
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The Lasionycta poca is a type of moth that belongs to the Noctuidae family. It was first officially described by scientists William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1923. This moth is known for living in the high mountain areas of North America.
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Where the Lasionycta Poca Moth Lives
You can find the Lasionycta poca moth mostly in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada. It also lives further west in the Coast Range of western British Columbia. If you travel south, you might spot it in the Cascades all the way to Okanogan County in Washington.
This moth prefers to live in alpine areas. This means it likes places high up in the mountains, often near the timberline. The timberline is the edge of the habitat where trees can grow. Sometimes, you might find these moths in nearby forests too, but they are most common in the open, high-altitude regions.
What the Lasionycta Poca Moth Looks Like
The Lasionycta poca moth has a wingspan of about 27 millimeters. This is roughly the length of a standard paperclip. The images in the infobox show what the male and female moths look like.
When the Lasionycta Poca Moth Flies
Adult Lasionycta poca moths are active for a few months each year. They can be seen flying from the middle of June through the end of August. During this time, they are busy finding mates and laying eggs.
See also
In Spanish: Lasionycta poca para niños
