Euclidia cuspidea
Hübner, 1818
Toothed Somberwing
Euclidia cuspidea, commonly known as the Toothed Somberwing, is a in the Erebidae. It occurs across much of North America, from Quebec and the Northwest Territories south to the Gulf of Mexico. are active in spring and early summer, with larvae feeding on clovers and grasses.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America: Quebec west to western Alberta, north to Northwest Territories, and south to Gulf of Mexico. Canadian provincial records include Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
Seasonality
are on wing from May to June, varying by location.
Diet
Larvae feed on various clovers (Trifolium spp.) and grasses.
Host Associations
- clovers - larval food plantvarious Trifolium
- grasses - larval food plantunspecified grass
More Details
Wingspan
28–36 mm
Original description
First described by Jacob Hübner in 1818 as Drasteria cuspidea