Tholera americana

(Smith, 1894)

American cutworm, American dart moth

Tholera americana is a native to North America, first described by Smith in 1894. It belongs to the or dart group within the , characterized by stout-bodied that feed at or below ground level. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10523 and has been documented in western Canadian provinces including Alberta and Saskatchewan, with 58 iNaturalist observations supporting its presence in the region.

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How to pronounce Tholera americana: /θoʊˈlɛɹə əˌmɛɹɪˈkeɪnə/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

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