Euxoa intermontana
Lafontaine, 1975
Euxoa intermontana is a of in the , described by Lafontaine in 1975. As a member of the Euxoa, it belongs to a group commonly known as darts or . The species name "intermontana" (between mountains) suggests an association with intermountain regions. Like other Euxoa species, the likely exhibit cutworm , feeding on vegetation and potentially curling into a C-shape when disturbed. However, specific ecological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euxoa intermontana: /juːkˈsoʊə ˌɪntərmɒnˈtænə/
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Distribution
North America, with presence confirmed in intermountain western regions based on the epithet and taxonomic description.
Similar Taxa
- Euxoa auxiliarisBoth are Euxoa ; E. auxiliaris () is well-documented with similar larval and , but differs in having extensive behavior to alpine regions and documented pest status in Great Plains agriculture
- Euxoa mimallonisAnother Euxoa in the same , sharing general dart characteristics, but distinguished by different geographic distribution and specific morphological details
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- 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
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- Bug Eric: July 2019