Northern flower moth facts for kids
The northern flower moth (scientific name: Schinia septentrionalis) is a type of moth. It belongs to a group of moths called Noctuidae. This moth was first officially described by a scientist named Francis Walker in 1858.
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The Northern Flower Moth
What the Northern Flower Moth Looks Like
The northern flower moth is a small moth. Its wingspan is about 25 millimeters (which is about one inch). This is how wide it is when its wings are spread out.
Where the Northern Flower Moth Lives
You can find the northern flower moth in many parts of North America. It lives from Missouri all the way to Quebec in Canada. It also lives south to South Carolina and Louisiana. Scientists have also seen it in Colorado, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas. In the US state of Connecticut, this moth is considered a threatened species. This means its numbers are getting low, and it needs protection.
Life Cycle
The northern flower moth has one generation each year. This means that from egg to adult, the entire life cycle happens once every year.
What the Northern Flower Moth Eats
The young moths, called larvae or caterpillars, eat different kinds of asters. These are flowering plants. Some of the specific plants they like to eat include Symphyotrichum laeve and Symphyotrichum oblongifolium.
