Euxoa pestula
Smith, 1904
Euxoa pestula is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1904. It belongs to the Euxoa, a large group of cutworm moths found primarily in North America. The species is documented from the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Like other Euxoa species, the larvae are likely cutworms that feed on plant stems and roots, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euxoa pestula: /juːkˈsoʊə ˈpɛstjʊlə/
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Distribution
Documented from the Canadian prairie provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. GBIF records indicate presence in North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Aboveground Pests - AgriLife Extension Entomology
- Stem- and Leaf- Feeding Insects - AgriLife Extension Entomology
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- How Army Cutworm Moths Bounce Between Midwest Heat and Alpine Cool
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