Euxoa satiens

Smith, 1890

Euxoa satiens is a of noctuid described by Smith in 1890. It occurs along the Pacific coast of North America from British Columbia south to California. The wingspan is approximately 34 mm. Like other members of the Euxoa, the larvae are likely cutworms that feed on vegetation, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euxoa satiens: /juːkˈsoʊ.ə søˈti.ɛnz/

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Distribution

Found from British Columbia, Canada south to California, USA along the Pacific coast.

Similar Taxa

  • Euxoa auxiliaris is a congeneric with similar distribution and larval habits, but E. auxiliaris is notably larger, has distinct seasonal to alpine areas, and is a major agricultural pest with well-documented —traits not recorded for E. satiens
  • Euxoa mimallonisRuddy-winged Dart is another Euxoa found in western North America with similar , but differs in specific wing pattern details and has been recorded at blacklight in Colorado Springs, suggesting different preferences than the coastal E. satiens

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