Agrotis diffusa
- Pronunciation
- /AG-roh-tis dih-FEW-sah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Agrotis diffusa
- Plural
- Agrotis diffusa
Definition
A species of moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the 'common cutworm'.
Etymology
From the Greek 'agros' meaning 'field' and Latin 'diffusa' meaning 'spread out'
Example
Agrotis diffusa larvae are known for their voracious appetite, often damaging crops like corn and potatoes.