Arta statalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pyralidae
Genus: Arta
Species:
A. statalis
Binomial name
Arta statalis

Arta statalis, the posturing arta moth, is a species of snout moth in the genus Arta. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1875 and is the type species of its genus.[1]

Description

The wingspan of the posturing arta moth is about 15 mm and they rest with their hindwings tucked behind their forewings.[3] The forewings are varying shades of brown and the shades are separated by thin, pale lines. Their yellow-brown antennae are most often positioned lying flat behind the head and over the wings when resting.[4]

Range and Habitat

The posturing arta moth is found in North America including Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. It favors woodlands, residential areas and lake shorelines. [5]

Ecology

Little is known about the diet of this species. Its larval host plants are unknown and adults may not eat at all.[6][7]

References

  1. 1 2 Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea.
  2. ↑ "800062.00 – 5566 – Arta statalis – Posturing Arta Moth – Grote, 1875". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  3. ↑ Hollenbeck, Jeff (January 6, 2014). "Species Arta statalis - Posturing Arta Moth - Hodges#5566". BugGuide. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Posturing Arta Moth". www.insectidentification.org. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  5. ↑ "Moths of North Carolina". auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  6. ↑ "Posturing Arta Moth". www.insectidentification.org. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  7. ↑ "Moths of North Carolina". auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-04.


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