Heliothis oregonica

The Oregon gem (Heliothis oregonica) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found from the Peace River area of Alberta south and west in the mountains to California and Arizona. There is also a disjunct population in north central Quebec.

Heliothis oregonica
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H. oregonica
Binomial name
Heliothis oregonica
(H. Edwards, 1875)
Synonyms
  • Heliothis oregonicus
  • Melicleptria oregonica H. Edwards, 1875

The wingspan is 24–30 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August.


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