Urtica
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Abrostola urentis
Spectacled Nettle Moth, Variegated Brindle
Abrostola urentis is a noctuid moth with a wingspan of 30–32 mm. It is known by two common names: the spectacled nettle moth and the variegated brindle. The species has a broad distribution across North America, with adults active in summer and larvae specialized on stinging nettle.
Anthophila alpinella
Anthophila alpinella is a moth in the family Choreutidae. It ranges across western North America from the northeastern United States and southern Canada to British Columbia, the Rocky Mountains, and along the Pacific Coast to California. The species is recognized by cream forewings with heavy brown dusting. Larvae feed on Urtica species, including stinging nettle, and construct webs at leaf tips.
Aphis urticata
dark green nettle aphid
Aphis urticata, commonly known as the dark green nettle aphid, is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae. It is associated with nettle plants (Urtica species), as suggested by its specific epithet. The species has been recorded in parts of Europe including Belgium and the Azores (São Miguel). Like other aphids, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap.