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Heliothis borealis

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Heliothis borealis
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H. borealis
Binomial name
Heliothis borealis
(Hampson, 1903)
Synonyms
  • Dysocnemis borealis Hampson, 1903

The Boreal Gem (Heliothis borealis) is a species of moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found 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.