Egira cognata
Smith, 1894
cutworm moth, dart moth
Egira cognata is a of or dart in the , 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 whose 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 and 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 in the Egira. Egira curialis, sometimes known as the citrus , 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.