Euxoa camalpa

(Dyar, 1912)

cutworm, dart moth

Euxoa camalpa is a in the , native to North America. The species is recognized by the Hodges number 10772 and comprises two described : E. c. camalpa and E. c. manca. Like other Euxoa species, it is classified as a or dart , with that typically exhibit cutworm feeding .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euxoa camalpa: /juːkʃoʊə kəˈmælpə/

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Identification

Euxoa camalpa can be distinguished from similar Euxoa by reference to the MONA/Hodges numbering system (10772). Subspecific identification may be possible based on geographic distribution and morphological features described for E. c. manca (described by Benjamin, 1936) versus the nominate .

Distribution

North America. The occurs across the continent with showing potentially restricted ranges: E. c. manca was described from specific material suggesting localized distribution.

Similar Taxa

  • Euxoa auxiliarisBoth are Euxoa in North America, but E. auxiliaris () is a major agricultural pest with documented mass to alpine , whereas E. camalpa lacks these documented behavioral traits.
  • Other Euxoa speciesThe Euxoa contains numerous similar-appearing ; accurate identification to species level typically requires examination of or reference to specific Hodges/ MONA numbers.

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