Euxoa perexcellens
Grote, 1875
cutworm moth, dart moth
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euxoa perexcellens: /juːˈzoʊ.ə pɛrɛkˈsɛlɛnz/
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Identification
Euxoa perexcellens can be distinguished from similar Euxoa by reference to the Hodges number 10816 and original description by Grote (1875). Specific diagnostic morphological features for this species are not well documented in available sources. The Euxoa contains numerous similar-appearing species, making precise identification challenging without reference to or molecular markers.
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within this region are not well documented.
Similar Taxa
- Euxoa auxiliarisBoth are Euxoa with ; E. auxiliaris () is much better studied and is a significant agricultural pest, whereas E. perexcellens lacks detailed documentation.
- Other Euxoa speciesThe Euxoa contains numerous morphologically similar dart that require careful examination, often of , for definitive -level identification.
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
- Bug Eric: Winter 'pillars
- How Army Cutworm Moths Bounce Between Midwest Heat and Alpine Cool
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- Bug Eric: July 2019

