Euxoa brunneigera
Grote, 1876
Euxoa brunneigera is a noctuid occurring in western North America from British Columbia south to California. have a wingspan of approximately 30 mm and exhibit variable coloration ranging from grey to brown. The species belongs to the Euxoa, which includes numerous species whose larvae are agricultural pests.


Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euxoa brunneigera: /juˈksɔ.a bruˈnɛɪ̯.ɡɛ.ra/
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Distribution
Western North America from British Columbia, Canada south to California, United States.
Similar Taxa
- Euxoa auxiliarisSimilar and geographic range; both are western North American noctuids with variable brown-grey coloration. E. auxiliaris is distinguished by its role as a major agricultural pest and distinctive migratory to alpine .
- Euxoa mimallonisCongeneric with overlapping range in western North America; similar coloration and habits, though E. mimallonis has been documented in Colorado and may show different seasonal activity patterns.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Aboveground Pests - AgriLife Extension Entomology
- Stem- and Leaf- Feeding Insects - AgriLife Extension Entomology
- Bug Eric: Winter 'pillars
- How Army Cutworm Moths Bounce Between Midwest Heat and Alpine Cool
- Bug Eric: My Kind of Fourth of July
- Bug Eric: July 2019