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.

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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.

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