Euxoa obeliscoides

Guenée, 1852

obelisk dart, square-spot dart

Euxoa obeliscoides, commonly called the obelisk dart or square-spot dart, is a in the . The is found across North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). Like other Euxoa species, the are cutworms that feed on plants, though specific associations for this species are not well documented. are attracted to light.

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Euxoa obeliscoides dorsal by NMSU. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euxoa obeliscoides: /juːkˈsɔə ˌɒbəlɪˈskɔɪdiːz/

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Distribution

North America; recorded from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada, and Vermont in the United States.

Behavior

are attracted to ultraviolet light sources.

Similar Taxa

Euxoa auxiliarisBoth are Euxoa with ; E. auxiliaris is larger, has a more western distribution, and exhibits distinctive migratory to alpine areas for summer , unlike E. obeliscoides.
Euxoa mimallonisSimilar dart appearance and habits; E. mimallonis has more ruddy coloration and different geographic range.