Egira cognata

Smith, 1894

cutworm moth, dart moth

Egira cognata is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1894. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10509. As a member of the Egira, it belongs to a group of noctuid whose larvae are known as cutworms.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Egira cognata: /ɛˈɡiːrə kɔɡˈneɪtə/

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Identification

Egira cognata can be distinguished from related by its assigned MONA/Hodges number 10509. Within the Egira, species-level identification requires examination of genitalia and wing pattern details. The genus is characterized by forewings with variable patterning and relatively stout bodies typical of noctuine .

Distribution

North America. Distribution records indicate presence across the continent, though specific range boundaries within North America are not well documented.

Similar Taxa

Egira curialisBoth are congeneric cutworm moths in the Egira. Egira curialis, sometimes known as the citrus cutworm, has been documented as a pest of citrus in California, whereas E. cognata lacks documented agricultural pest associations.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Xylomiges cognata Smith, 1894, the was later transferred to the Egira. The basionym Xylomiges cognata is retained as a synonym.