Euxoa auxiliaris

Pronunciation
/yoo-ZOH-ah aux-il-ee-AR-ris/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Euxoa auxiliaris
Plural
Euxoa auxiliaris

Definition

A species of moth in the family Noctuidae, known as the army cutworm. It is considered a pest in its larval stage as it feeds on a variety of crops.

Etymology

The genus name 'Euxoa' is from Greek roots meaning 'well-breathed,' and 'auxiliaris' means 'helper' in Latin, though its application here is not clear.

Example

Euxoa auxiliaris larvae can cause significant damage to agricultural crops.

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