Euxoa maderensis
Lafontaine, 1976
Euxoa maderensis is a of owlet moth ( Noctuidae) in the Noctuinae, described by Lafontaine in 1976. Like other members of the Euxoa, it is likely a with larvae that function as cutworms—surface-feeding caterpillars that cut plant stems at or near soil level. The specific epithet "maderensis" suggests an association with the Madeira region or similar , though detailed information for this particular species appears limited in published literature. The genus Euxoa is widely distributed across North America and includes numerous agricultural pest species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euxoa maderensis: /juˈko.a ˌma.deˈɾɛn.sɪs/
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Distribution
North America (present, based on GBIF records). Specific range details within North America are not well documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- 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
- Bug Eric: My Kind of Fourth of July