Phuphena tura

Druce, 1889

cutworm, dart moth

Phuphena tura is a of or dart in the , first described by Druce in 1889. It is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9634. The species belongs to a group of whose are known as cutworms, characterized by their habit of cutting down young plants at or near the soil surface.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phuphena tura: //fuːˈfiːnə ˈtʊrə//

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Identification

Phuphena tura can be identified by its assignment to the Phuphena within the . The MONA or Hodges number 9634 provides a standardized identification reference for North American . As a , are likely drab and brownish, typical of in this ecological group.

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Distribution

North America. Specific distribution details beyond this continental-level occurrence are not documented in available sources.

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