Biology:Arta statalis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pyralidae |
| Genus: | Arta |
| Species: | A. statalis
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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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nuss, M. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx.
- ↑ "800062.00 – 5566 – Arta statalis – Posturing Arta Moth – Grote, 1875". Mississippi State University. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5566. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ↑ Hollenbeck, Jeff (January 6, 2014). "Species Arta statalis - Posturing Arta Moth - Hodges#5566". http://bugguide.net/node/view/46815. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ↑ "Posturing Arta Moth" (in en-US). https://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.php?identification=Posturing-Arta-Moth.
- ↑ "Moths of North Carolina". https://auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov/moths/view.php?MONA_number=5566.00.
- ↑ "Posturing Arta Moth" (in en-US). https://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.php?identification=Posturing-Arta-Moth.
- ↑ "Moths of North Carolina". https://auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov/moths/view.php?MONA_number=5566.00.
Wikidata ☰ Q4797305 entry
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