Xestia scropulana

Morrison, 1874

cutworm, dart moth

Xestia scropulana is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae, first described by Morrison in 1874. The species belongs to a whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms due to their habit of severing plant stems at or below ground level. As with many Noctuidae species, are likely and attracted to light sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Xestia scropulana: //ˈzɛs.ti.ə skroʊˈpjuː.lə.nə//

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North America

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Taxonomic Authority

First described by Morrison in 1874.

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