Xestia infimatis
Grote, 1880
cutworm, dart moth
Xestia infimatis is a of cutworm moth in the Noctuidae, described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880. It is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10972. As a member of the Xestia, it belongs to a diverse group of noctuine commonly known as dart moths or cutworms.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xestia infimatis: //ˈzɛstiə/ /ˌɪnˌfɪˈmɑːtɪs//
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Distribution
North America
Similar Taxa
- Xestia c-nigrumBoth are cutworm moths in the Xestia with overlapping North American ranges; X. c-nigrum (spotted cutworm) is a documented for and may share ecological similarities
- Xestia bolteriAnother Xestia recorded from the same region (Colorado) during blacklight surveys, suggesting similar activity patterns and preferences
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Agrotis infimatis by Grote in 1880, later transferred to Xestia. The is catalogued under MONA ( of North America)/Hodges number 10972, a standard reference number for North American Lepidoptera.
Observation frequency
As of source date, iNaturalist records 175 observations of this , indicating it is documented but not exceptionally common in citizen science records.