Acronicta perdita Grote, 1874 is a animal in the Noctuidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Acronicta perdita Grote, 1874

Acronicta perdita Grote, 1874

Acronicta perdita is a Noctuidae moth found in western North America, with larvae feeding on Ceanothus and Purshia.

Family
Genus
Acronicta
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Acronicta perdita Grote, 1874

Acronicta perdita Grote, 1874 is a moth species belonging to the family Noctuidae. This species ranges geographically from British Columbia southward to California. It has a wingspan measuring between 42 and 46 millimeters. Adult moths are active in flight from April through July, with flight timelines varying based on location. The larvae of Acronicta perdita feed on plant species from the genera Ceanothus and Purshia.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Noctuidae Acronicta

More from Noctuidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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