Euxoa laetificans
Smith, 1894
cutworm, dart moth
Euxoa laetificans is a of or dart in the , described by Smith in 1894. It is found in North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. As a member of the Euxoa, its are likely cutworms that feed on plants, though specific details for this species are not well documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euxoa laetificans: /ɛkˈsɔ.a lɛˈtɪf.ɪ.kænz/
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Distribution
North America; recorded from Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada.
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The was described by Smith in 1894. GBIF and iNaturalist both confirm its accepted status, though observation records are sparse (7 observations on iNaturalist as of source date).
Data Limitations
Most available information pertains to the Euxoa broadly or to better-known like E. auxiliaris (). Species-specific biological details for E. laetificans are not readily available in the provided sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Aboveground Pests - AgriLife Extension Entomology
- Stem- and Leaf- Feeding Insects - AgriLife Extension Entomology
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