Abrostola ovalis
Guenée, 1852
oval abrostola
Abrostola ovalis is a small noctuid of the Plusiinae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is restricted to north-eastern North America, where are active from late spring through summer. The exhibits a single annually in northern portions of its range, with a possible partial or full second generation in the south.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Abrostola ovalis: /æbˈrɒstələ ˈoʊvəlɪs/
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Distribution
North-eastern North America, ranging from southern Quebec and Maine south to North Carolina and west to Wisconsin.
Seasonality
are on wing from May to August. One per year occurs in the north; a partial or full second generation may occur in southern parts of the range.
Diet
Larvae feed on Urtica dioica (common nettle) and probably other nettle (Urtica spp.).