Euxoa recula

Harvey, 1876

cutworm, dart moth

Euxoa recula is a of or dart in the . It is found in North America. The species has a MONA or Hodges number of 10840. Like other Euxoa species, it likely has a typical cutworm with that feed on vegetation, though specific ecological details for this species are not well documented in available sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euxoa recula: /juːˈzoʊ.ə ˈrɛk.ju.lə/

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Identification

Euxoa recula can be distinguished from similar Euxoa by reference to its MONA/Hodges number 10840. The Euxoa contains numerous similar-looking , and precise identification typically requires examination of or reference to regional species keys. The specific epithet "recula" distinguishes it from congeneric species such as the well-known ().

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Distribution

North America. Specific range details within North America are not well documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

Euxoa auxiliarisBoth are Euxoa found in North America. E. auxiliaris () is much better studied, with documented pest status in agriculture and unique migratory to alpine . E. recula lacks these detailed ecological records.
Other Euxoa speciesThe Euxoa contains numerous similar-looking , many with overlapping distributions in North America. Identification to level requires specialized knowledge and examination of diagnostic characters.