Euxoa terrenus

Smith, 1900

cutworm, dart moth

Euxoa terrenus is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae. It occurs in North America, where the larvae feed as herbivores on various plants. The species is one of many Euxoa species known as cutworms, with larvae that typically feed at night and hide in soil during the day. are and attracted to light.

Euxoa terrenus by CBG Photography Group, Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euxoa terrenus: /juˈksoʊə ˈtɛrɛnəs/

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Distribution

North America. Specific range details beyond this broad region are not documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

  • Euxoa auxiliarisAlso a in the Euxoa; distinguished by specific morphological features and different geographic distribution patterns in western North America
  • Euxoa mimallonisAnother Euxoa ; differ in wing pattern and coloration

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