Euxoa excogita

Smith, 1900

Euxoa excogita is a noctuid described by Smith in 1900. It was formerly treated as a of Euxoa brunneigera. The is known from western North America, with records from British Columbia south to California and east to Colorado. Like other Euxoa species, it likely has a typical noctuid with and soil-dwelling larvae.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euxoa excogita: /juːkˈsoʊə ɛksˈkoʊdʒɪtə/

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Identification

Formerly considered a of Euxoa brunneigera; separation from this and other Euxoa requires examination of genitalic characters and forewing pattern details not reliably distinguishable from external photographs alone.

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Distribution

British Columbia, Canada south to California, USA; also recorded from Colorado, USA.

Similar Taxa

Euxoa brunneigeraFormerly considered ; E. excogita was treated as a before being elevated to full status.

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Taxonomic History

Euxoa excogita was originally described as a full by Smith in 1900, but was later reduced to status under Euxoa brunneigera. It has since been re-elevated to full species rank, though the specific circumscription and diagnostic characters separating it from E. brunneigera are not detailed in the available sources.