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Euxoa mimallonis
Sordid Dart, Ruddy-winged Dart
Euxoa mimallonis is a noctuid moth known by the common names Sordid Dart and Ruddy-winged Dart. The species occurs across North America with a broad transcontinental range spanning from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts. Adults are active from July through September, with a single generation per year. The species belongs to a genus containing numerous cutworm species, though specific larval ecology for this species is not well documented.
Euxoa mitis
Spineless Dart
Euxoa mitis, commonly known as the Spineless Dart, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It belongs to the large genus Euxoa, which contains numerous cutworm and dart moth species found across North America. As a member of the Noctuidae, it follows the typical life cycle of egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult moth. The species was described by Smith in 1894 and has been documented in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Euxoa munis
cutworm, dart moth
Euxoa munis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The species belongs to a genus containing numerous agricultural pest species whose larvae feed on crops, though specific information on E. munis biology is limited.
Euxoa murdocki
Murdock's cutworm
Euxoa murdocki is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1890. As a member of the large genus Euxoa, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms—soil-dwelling caterpillars that sever plant stems at or below the soil surface. The species is found in North America, with records from Alberta, Canada. Like other Euxoa species, it is likely nocturnal as an adult and possesses the typical dart moth morphology.
Euxoa nevada
Euxoa nevada is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1900. The species is native to western North America, with confirmed records from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. As a member of the large genus Euxoa, it belongs to a group commonly known as cutworms or dart moths. The genus includes several economically significant agricultural pests, though specific information about the biology and ecology of E. nevada itself remains limited.
Euxoa niveilinea
white-veined dart
Euxoa niveilinea is a species of dart moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the white-veined dart. It is native to North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and presumably the United States. Like other Euxoa species, it is a nocturnal moth whose larvae are cutworms—soil-dwelling caterpillars that feed on plant stems at or near ground level. The species is distinguished by white venation patterns on the wings, as suggested by its specific epithet (niveilinea = snow-white line).
Euxoa obeliscoides
obelisk dart, square-spot dart
Euxoa obeliscoides, commonly called the obelisk dart or square-spot dart, is a cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. The species is found across North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). Like other Euxoa species, the larvae are cutworms that feed on plants, though specific host associations for this species are not well documented. Adults are attracted to light.
Euxoa oberfoelli
Oberfoell's Dart, Oberfoell's Dart Moth
Euxoa oberfoelli is a species of dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Hardwick in 1973. It belongs to a genus whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal specific ecological or behavioral information available. It is recorded from parts of western Canada.
Euxoa oblongistigma
Euxoa oblongistigma is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1888. It belongs to the large genus Euxoa, which includes numerous cutworm species. The species is documented from western Canada with records from Alberta and Saskatchewan. Like other Euxoa species, it is likely nocturnal as an adult. Specific biological details beyond basic taxonomy and distribution remain poorly documented in published literature.
Euxoa occidentalis
Euxoa occidentalis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by J. Donald Lafontaine and J.R. Byers in 1982. It is found in North America. The species has a MONA or Hodges number of 10781.1. Limited information is available regarding its specific biology and ecology.
Euxoa ochrogaster
red-backed cutworm, red-backed cutworm moth
Euxoa ochrogaster, the red-backed cutworm, is a Noctuidae moth with a Holarctic distribution spanning Iceland, northern Europe, and North America from Alaska to Newfoundland and south to Arizona and New Mexico. Adults are active from late July to early September, with flight phenology tied to accumulated degree-days above 12.5°C. The larvae are generalist feeders on broad-leaved plants and grasses, including Plantago species, and are economically significant as pests of sunflower (Helianthus annuus) in North America. Laboratory studies indicate eggs possess a moderately severe diapause terminated more quickly at 5°C, with development rates varying inversely with temperature.
Euxoa olivalis
cutworm, dart moth
Euxoa olivalis is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Grote in 1879. It belongs to a genus of moths whose larvae are known as cutworms, soil-dwelling caterpillars that feed on plant stems at or below ground level. The species is documented from North America, with specific records from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. As a member of the Euxoa genus, it shares the general life history pattern of overwintering as larvae and completing development in spring, though species-specific details for E. olivalis remain poorly documented in published literature.
Euxoa olivia
cutworm, dart moth
Euxoa olivia is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Morrison in 1876. It is found in North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10741. As a member of the large genus Euxoa, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms due to their habit of cutting through plant stems at the soil surface.
Euxoa oncocnemoides
Euxoa oncocnemoides is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Barnes and Benjamin in 1927. Like other members of the genus Euxoa, the larvae are likely cutworms that feed on herbaceous plants, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species is recorded from North America, consistent with the distribution patterns of many Euxoa species.
Euxoa pallidimacula
Euxoa pallidimacula is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by J. Donald Lafontaine in 1987. It belongs to the large genus Euxoa, which contains numerous cutworm species. Like other members of this genus, the larvae are likely nocturnal feeders that hide in soil or debris during daylight hours. The species has been documented in North America.
Euxoa pallipennis
cutworm, dart moth
Euxoa pallipennis is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with records from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. Like other Euxoa species, it is likely a nocturnal moth with larvae that feed on plants.
Euxoa perexcellens
cutworm moth, dart moth
Euxoa perexcellens is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Grote in 1875. The species is found in North America and is assigned Hodges number 10816. As a member of the genus Euxoa, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae are known as cutworms, though specific life history details for this particular species remain poorly documented.
Euxoa perpolita
Polished Dart
Euxoa perpolita, commonly known as the polished dart, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are known as cutworms, though specific life history details for E. perpolita itself are not well documented. The MONA/Hodges number for this species is 10865.
Euxoa pimensis
Euxoa pimensis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1910. It belongs to the genus Euxoa, which contains numerous species of cutworms that are agricultural pests. The species is found in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in scientific literature.
Euxoa piniae
cutworm, dart moth
Euxoa piniae is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Buckett & Bauer in 1964. It belongs to a genus containing numerous agricultural pest species, though specific information about this particular species is limited. Like other Euxoa species, it likely has a life cycle involving egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages, with larvae that may feed on vegetation. The species is recorded from North America, with minimal observational data available.
Euxoa plagigera
cutworm, dart moth
Euxoa plagigera is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. As a member of the Euxoa genus, it shares characteristics with other cutworm moths, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available sources.
Euxoa pleuritica
fawn brown dart
Euxoa pleuritica is a noctuid moth known as the fawn brown dart, found across northern North America from southern Canada through the northern United States. The species is listed as a species of special concern in Connecticut. Adults are active during summer months, with one generation per year. Larvae have been documented feeding on Salsola kali.
Euxoa punctigera
Euxoa punctigera is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It belongs to a large genus of cutworm moths whose larvae are significant agricultural pests. The species was described by Walker in 1865 and is found in North America. Like other Euxoa species, the larvae likely exhibit typical cutworm behavior, feeding on plant stems at or below the soil surface.
Euxoa quadridentata
Euxoa quadridentata is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, distributed across North America. As a member of the genus Euxoa, its larvae likely exhibit typical cutworm behavior, feeding on plant stems at or below the soil surface. The species was described by Grote and Robinson in 1865. Specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available sources.
Euxoa quebecensis
Quebec Dart
Euxoa quebecensis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. The species is assigned Hodges number 10714. As a member of the genus Euxoa, its larvae likely exhibit typical cutworm characteristics including nocturnal feeding habits and the ability to curl into a C-shape when disturbed, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Euxoa recula
cutworm, dart moth
Euxoa recula is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species has a MONA or Hodges number of 10840. Like other Euxoa species, it likely has a typical cutworm life cycle with larvae that feed on vegetation, though specific ecological details for this species are not well documented in available sources.
Euxoa redimicula
Fillet Dart
Euxoa redimicula, commonly known as the fillet dart, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with distribution records from Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10851. As a member of the genus Euxoa, it is part of a diverse group of noctuid moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms.
Euxoa riversii
Rivers' Cutworm, Rivers' Dart Moth
Euxoa riversii is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, native to North America. Like other Euxoa species, it is a nocturnal moth whose larvae are likely cutworms that feed on plants. The species was described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1903. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10868 in the North American moth numbering system.
Euxoa rockburnei
Euxoa rockburnei is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Hardwick in 1973. As a member of the large genus Euxoa, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms or dart moths. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available literature. It is assigned Hodges number 10757 in the North American moth numbering system.
Euxoa rufula
Mountain Dart
Euxoa rufula, commonly known as the Mountain Dart, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It is a member of the large genus Euxoa, which includes numerous cutworm species. The species is found in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology are limited in available literature. Like other Euxoa species, it likely has a life cycle typical of noctuid moths, with larvae that may feed on herbaceous plants.
Euxoa satiens
Euxoa satiens is a species of noctuid moth described by Smith in 1890. It occurs along the Pacific coast of North America from British Columbia south to California. The wingspan is approximately 34 mm. Like other members of the genus Euxoa, the larvae are likely cutworms that feed on vegetation, though specific life history details for this species remain poorly documented.
Euxoa satis
cutworm, dart moth
Euxoa satis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, found in North America. It was described by Harvey in 1876. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10786. As a member of the genus Euxoa, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae are known as cutworms, though specific life history details for this particular species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Euxoa scandens
white cutworm, white cutworm moth
Euxoa scandens, commonly known as the white cutworm, is a noctuid moth native to North America. It is recognized as a sporadic agricultural pest, particularly affecting tobacco in Quebec, asparagus in Michigan, and various vegetable crops grown in light sandy soils. The species exhibits a univoltine life cycle with immature larvae overwintering and resuming feeding in spring, causing significant damage to young plants. Adult moths emerge and oviposit from late June through late July. Research has focused on developing female sex pheromone-based monitoring systems to improve management of this pest.
Euxoa scotogrammoides
Euxoa scotogrammoides is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1932. As a member of the genus Euxoa, it shares characteristics with other cutworm moths, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species is known from North America.
Euxoa sculptilis
sculptured cutworm, sculptilis dart moth
Euxoa sculptilis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Harvey in 1875. The species is found in North America, though specific details about its biology, host plants, and ecological role remain poorly documented compared to related species such as the army cutworm (Euxoa auxiliaris). The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 10815.
Euxoa selenis
cutworm, dart moth
Euxoa selenis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1900. It is found in North America, though specific details regarding its biology and ecology remain poorly documented. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10790. Like other members of the genus Euxoa, it is presumed to have a nocturnal adult stage and larval development typical of noctuid moths, but direct observations are scarce.
Euxoa serricornis
cutworm, dart moth
Euxoa serricornis is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, found in North America. It belongs to a genus whose larvae are known as cutworms—generalist feeders that sever plant stems at or near the soil surface. The species is one of many Euxoa spp. that can be agricultural pests, though specific documentation of E. serricornis damage is sparse. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light.
Euxoa servitus
Slave Dart
Euxoa servitus, commonly known as the slave dart, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is one of many Euxoa species that can damage agricultural crops, particularly small grains and sorghum. The larvae are typical cutworms that feed at night and hide in soil during the day. The species is assigned MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number 10854.
Euxoa siccata
Euxoa siccata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1893. It is found in North America, with documented occurrences in Alberta, Canada and Colorado, United States. The species has a wingspan of approximately 30 mm. As a member of the genus Euxoa, its larvae are likely cutworms, though specific life history details for this species remain poorly documented.
Euxoa silens
silent dart
Euxoa silens, commonly known as the silent dart, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Alberta and Manitoba in Canada. The species is part of a large genus of dart moths, many of which are significant agricultural pests as larvae.
Euxoa sinelinea
Gray-edged Dart
Euxoa sinelinea is a noctuid moth species described by Hardwick in 1965. As a member of the dart moth genus Euxoa, it shares the general characteristics of this large and diverse group of owlet moths. The species is documented from parts of western Canada, specifically Alberta and Manitoba. Like other Euxoa species, the larvae are likely cutworms—soil-dwelling caterpillars that feed at or below ground level on host plants.
Euxoa spumata
Euxoa spumata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by McDunnough in 1940. It belongs to a large genus of cutworm moths, many of which are significant agricultural pests. The species is documented from western Canada with confirmed records in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Like other Euxoa species, it likely exhibits the typical noctuid life cycle with nocturnal adult activity and larval stages that may include cutworm behavior, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Euxoa stigmatalis
Euxoa stigmatalis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1900. It is a member of the large genus Euxoa, which contains numerous cutworm species. The species is native to North America. As a noctuid moth, it likely shares the typical life history of many Euxoa species, with larvae that are cutworms feeding on vegetation and adults that are nocturnal. However, specific biological details for this species are poorly documented in available sources.
Euxoa stygialis
Euxoa stygialis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912. It is found in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10761. Like other Euxoa species, it is part of the diverse cutworm moth fauna that includes agricultural pests, though specific life history details for this species remain poorly documented.
Euxoa teleboa
cutworm moth, dart moth
Euxoa teleboa is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1890. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. As a member of the genus Euxoa, it shares the general biology of cutworm moths, with larvae that are nocturnal feeders on plants. The species is poorly documented compared to related cutworms like the army cutworm (Euxoa auxiliaris).
Euxoa terrealis
Euxoa terrealis is a species of noctuid moth in the family Noctuidae. As a member of the genus Euxoa, it is part of a group commonly known as cutworms or dart moths. The species was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. Like other Euxoa species, the larvae are likely soil-dwelling caterpillars that feed on plant material, though specific life history details for this species are not well documented in available sources.
Euxoa terrenus
cutworm, dart moth
Euxoa terrenus is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It occurs in North America, where the larvae feed as generalist herbivores on various plants. The species is one of many Euxoa species known as cutworms, with larvae that typically feed at night and hide in soil during the day. Adult moths are nocturnal and attracted to light.
Euxoa tessellata
tessellate dart, striped cutworm
Euxoa tessellata, commonly known as the tessellate dart or striped cutworm, is a noctuid moth recognized as the most widespread Euxoa species in North America. The adult moth has a wingspan of 30–38 mm and is active from June to September. Its larvae are known agricultural pests that feed on tobacco, garden crops, and the leaves of apple, cherry, and pear trees. The species forms the tessellata group with E. plagigera, with which it can hybridize in laboratory conditions, though resulting offspring are sterile.
Euxoa tristicula
early cutworm
Euxoa tristicula, the early cutworm, is a noctuid moth found along the Pacific coast of North America from British Columbia to central California. Adults have a wingspan of 38–42 mm and are active from late spring through early September. The species inhabits coastal rainforests and mixed forest habitats west of the Cascade Mountains.
Euxoa vallus
Euxoa vallus is a species of owlet moth (family Noctuidae) described by Smith in 1900. It belongs to a genus containing numerous cutworm species, many of which are significant agricultural pests. The species is recorded from North America, though specific ecological details are sparse compared to better-studied congeners such as Euxoa auxiliaris (army cutworm). Like other Euxoa species, it likely has a typical noctuid life cycle with larvae that may exhibit cutworm behavior.