Abagrotis
Smith, 1890
Abagrotis is a of in the , established by Smith in 1890. The genus contains approximately 40 recognized distributed primarily in North America. Several species have acquired reflecting their appearance or economic significance, such as the greater red dart moth (A. alternata) and the blueberry budworm moth (A. anchocelioides). The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with several species described by Lafontaine in 1998.
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Distribution
North America, with records from the United States including Vermont.
Human Relevance
Abagrotis anchocelioides, the blueberry budworm , has been documented as a pest of blueberry , with feeding on developing .
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Species diversity
The includes 40 described , with several taxonomic synonyms recognized. Notable synonymies include Abagrotis barnesi as a synonym of A. orbis, and Abagrotis nefascia including A. crumbi as a synonym.