Abagrotis variata

Abagrotis variata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Abagrotis
Species: A. variata
Binomial name
Abagrotis variata
Grote, 1876
Synonyms
  • Abagrotis varix

Abagrotis variata is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found from British Columbia to California, east to New Mexico and Alberta.

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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