Parabagrotis exsertistigma

Morris, 1874

Parabagrotis exsertistigma is a of cutworm moth in the Noctuidae, originally described by Morris in 1874. It is a member of the Parabagrotis, which contains several North American noctuid species. The species has been recorded in western Canada and is attracted to ultraviolet light sources, a common trait among noctuid . Its Hodges number is 11047.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Parabagrotis exsertistigma: /ˌpærəˈbæɡroʊtɪs ɛkˌsɜrtɪˈstɪɡmə/

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Identification

Parabagrotis exsertistigma can be distinguished from related in the Parabagrotis by genitalia ; the specific epithet "exsertistigma" refers to characteristics of the stigma (a wing marking). Accurate identification to species level typically requires examination of genitalia structures or reference to specialized keys for the genus Parabagrotis.

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Distribution

Recorded from western Canada including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America.

Behavior

are attracted to ultraviolet light sources, as is typical for many Noctuidae . This brings them to blacklighting setups used by entomologists for survey and collection.

Human Relevance

The has been documented in entomological surveys and is part of the noctuid fauna recorded during blacklighting events at research institutions such as the Bohart Museum of Entomology.

Similar Taxa

Parabagrotis formaisBoth belong to the same Parabagrotis and share similar habits and attraction to blacklighting. They have been recorded together at survey events in California.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Agrotis exsertistigma by Morris in 1874, this was later transferred to the Parabagrotis. The basionym reflects its historical placement in the large genus Agrotis before taxonomic revision.

Research Significance

Specimens of this are represented in entomological collections and contribute to biodiversity documentation in western Canada. The species is part of the broader North American noctuid fauna studied through blacklighting surveys.