Heliothis borealis explained

Heliothis borealis, the boreal gem, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by George Hampson in 1903. It is found in North America from Quebec west to Alberta, and south in the mountains to south-western Montana.

The wingspan is 22–25 mm. Adults are on wing from May to June.

The larvae probably feed on the buds, flowers and seeds of various low plants.

References

• Web site: 932053.00 – 11081 – Heliothis borealis – (Hampson, 1903) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . November 16, 2020.
• Web site: Anweiler, G. G. . Robinson, E. . amp . Species Details Heliothis borealis . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . November 16, 2020.