Western straight-lined looper facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Western straight-lined looper |
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Pseudeva
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P. purpurigera
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| Pseudeva purpurigera (Walker, 1858)
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The western straight-lined looper (scientific name: Pseudeva purpurigera) is a type of moth that belongs to the family Noctuidae. This moth was first officially described by a scientist named Francis Walker in 1858.
You can find the western straight-lined looper moth in the Rocky Mountains, stretching from southwestern Alberta in Canada all the way down to New Mexico in the United States. It also lives further east, reaching New England and Newfoundland.
About the Western Straight-Lined Looper Moth
This moth is known for its size and when it flies. Its wingspan (the distance from one wingtip to the other) is about 28 to 34 millimeters. That's roughly the length of two standard paper clips!
Adult moths are usually seen flying around from July to August. The exact time depends on where they live. These moths have one generation each year, meaning they complete their full life cycle once every year.
What Do Western Straight-Lined Looper Moths Eat?
The young moths, called larvae (or caterpillars), have a specific diet. They mostly feed on plants from the Thalictrum genus. These plants are also known as meadow-rue.
