Euxoa oberfoelli
Hardwick, 1973
Oberfoell's Dart, Oberfoell's Dart Moth
Euxoa oberfoelli is a of dart moth in the Noctuidae, first described by Hardwick in 1973. It belongs to a whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal specific ecological or behavioral information available. It is recorded from parts of western Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euxoa oberfoelli: /juːkˈsoʊ.ə ˌoʊ.bərˈfɛl.i/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada. The broader North American range is poorly defined due to limited survey effort and few observations.
Similar Taxa
- Euxoa auxiliarisBoth are Euxoa with similar dart moth ; E. auxiliaris () is far better studied and widely distributed across western North America, serving as a reference point for understanding the .
- Euxoa mimallonisAnother Euxoa with comparable size and wing pattern; distinguished by specific forewing markings and geographic distribution.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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