Lasionycta skraelingia facts for kids
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The Lasionycta skraelingia is a type of moth that belongs to the Noctuidae family. It lives in many parts of the world, from Scandinavia in Europe all the way to north-western North America. This moth was first described in 1852.
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About the Lasionycta Skraelingia Moth
Where Does This Moth Live?
This moth is found across the northern parts of the world. This is called a Holarctic distribution. It means it lives in both northern Europe and Asia, and also in northern North America. In North America, it has been seen in the Yukon area.
What Does It Look Like?
The Lasionycta skraelingia moth has a wingspan of about 31 millimeters (about 1.2 inches). This is how wide it is when its wings are spread out.
Life Cycle and Habits
Adult moths are usually seen flying from late June to early July. In Europe and Asia, this species has a two-year life cycle. This means it takes two years for them to grow from an egg to an adult moth. Scientists think this is also true for the moths in North America.
What Does It Eat?
When these moths are raised by scientists, they can eat many different kinds of plants. This is called being "polyphagous." Some of the plants they have been fed include Betula nana (Dwarf birch), Polygonum aviculare, and Vaccinium uligonosum.
See also
In Spanish: Lasionycta skraelingia para niños
