Abagrotis variata
Abagrotis variata is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found from British Columbia to California, east to New Mexico and Alberta.
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Superfamily: | Noctuoidea |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Genus: | Abagrotis |
| Species: | A. variata |
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| Abagrotis variata Grote, 1876 | |
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The wingspan is about 36–42 mm. Adults are on wing from August to September, but may be as early as June depending on the location.
The larvae feed on flowering trees and shrubs, preferably willow.
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