Apamea occidens

Apamea occidens
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Tribe: Apameini
Genus: Apamea
Species: A. occidens
Binomial name
Apamea occidens
Grote, 1878
Synonyms
  • Hadena occidens
  • Hadena coloradensis

The Western Apamea (Apamea occidens) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found from California to Colorado, north to British Columbia and Alberta.

The wingspan is 41-46 mm. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.

The larva feed on various grasses.

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