Euxoa olivia

(Morrison, 1876)

cutworm, dart moth

Euxoa olivia is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae, first described by Morrison in 1876. It is found in North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10741. As a member of the large Euxoa, it belongs to a group of whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms due to their habit of cutting through plant stems at the soil surface.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euxoa olivia: /juːˈzoʊə əˈlɪviə/

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Distribution

North America. Documented occurrences include the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

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Taxonomic reference

The is cataloged with MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 10741, a standard numbering system for North American Lepidoptera.

Authority

First described by Morrison in 1876.

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