Agrotis ruta
Eversmann, 1851
Subarctic Dart
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrotis ruta: /ˈaɡroˌtis ˈruː.ta/
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Identification
Can be distinguished from similar Agrotis by its northern Holarctic distribution and specific measurements. Precise diagnostic characters require examination of or reference to specialized taxonomic literature.
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Appearance
-sized with wingspan of 40–46 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Northern and subarctic environments. Associated with open in northern latitudes including tundra transition zones and northern forests.
Distribution
Holarctic distribution. In North America: Alaska, Yukon Territory, Labrador, northern Manitoba, northern British Columbia, Rocky Mountains to southern Alberta. In Eurasia: northern Urals, Siberia, Mongolia, China, and Japan.
Behavior
are attracted to blacklight, as is typical for . Activity patterns specific to this are not documented.
Similar Taxa
- Agrotis ipsilonSimilar and general , but has a much broader global distribution and is a significant agricultural pest; A. ruta is restricted to northern Holarctic regions and is not documented as a pest
- Other Agrotis speciesMany Agrotis are superficially similar in appearance; accurate identification of A. ruta requires attention to its specific northern distribution and may require dissection and examination of
More Details
Taxonomic History
Agrotis patula was placed in synonymy with Agrotis ruta by Kononenko et al. in 1989. The was originally described as Xylina ruta by Eversmann in 1851.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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