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Euxoa maimes
Euxoa maimes is a species of noctuid moth described by Smith in 1903. It belongs to the genus Euxoa, a diverse group of owlet moths commonly known as dart moths or cutworms. The species is documented from prairie regions of western Canada, with records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Like other Euxoa species, it likely has a life cycle involving overwintering larvae and nocturnal adult activity, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Euxoa manitobana
Brown Prairie Dart
Euxoa manitobana is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1925. The species is known from the Canadian prairie provinces and is commonly referred to as the Brown Prairie Dart. Like other Euxoa species, it likely has a life cycle typical of cutworm moths, with larvae feeding on herbaceous vegetation.
Euxoa medialis
median-banded dart
Euxoa medialis, the median-banded dart, is a noctuid moth first described by Smith in 1888. It occurs across western North America from southern Manitoba to south-central Mexico. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 40 mm and are active in September in Alberta. The species belongs to the cutworm moth genus Euxoa, whose larvae are agricultural pests.
Euxoa melana
cutworm moth, dart moth
Euxoa melana is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Lafontaine in 1975. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10767. As a member of the genus Euxoa, it likely shares the general biology of related cutworm moths, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
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 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 nostra
Euxoa nostra 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 distribution records from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. The species has a MONA or Hodges number of 10800. As a member of the genus Euxoa, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms.
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 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 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 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 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 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 scholastica
scholastic dart
Euxoa scholastica, known as the scholastic dart, is a noctuid moth species native to eastern North America. The species has a wingspan of approximately 28 mm. Adults are active from July to August. The common name 'scholastic dart' is a standardized vernacular name for this species in North American lepidopteran literature.
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 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 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 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 ustulata
Euxoa ustulata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by J. Donald Lafontaine in 1976. It belongs to the large genus Euxoa, which includes numerous cutworm and dart moth species distributed across North America. The species is part of the diverse Noctuinae subfamily, whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms or armyworms. Information specific to E. ustulata remains limited in the provided sources, though the genus is well-documented for its agricultural significance and ecological roles.
Euxoa velleripennis
Fleece-winged Dart
Euxoa velleripennis, commonly known as the fleece-winged dart, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. The species is distributed across North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). Like other Euxoa species, the larvae are cutworms that feed on plant stems and can damage agricultural crops. The species is assigned Hodges number 10803 in the North American moth classification system.
Euxoa vetusta
cutworm, dart moth
Euxoa vetusta is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10724.
Euxoa westermanni
Euxoa westermanni is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Staudinger in 1857. The species is distributed across North America and is assigned Hodges number 10707. Two subspecies are recognized: Euxoa westermanni westermanni and Euxoa westermanni polaris (Bang-Haas, 1910). As a member of the dart moth genus Euxoa, adults are likely nocturnal and larvae probably exhibit typical cutworm feeding behavior on herbaceous plants, though specific life history details for this species remain poorly documented.
Euxoa wilsoni
Euxoa wilsoni is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1873. It belongs to the large genus Euxoa, which contains numerous similar-looking species that are often difficult to distinguish. The species is found in North America and is assigned Hodges number 10867. As with other Euxoa species, the larvae are likely cutworms that feed on vegetation, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Euxoa xasta
cutworm moth, dart moth
Euxoa xasta is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1910. It is native to North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10821. As a member of the large genus Euxoa, it shares characteristics with other cutworm moths whose larvae are known agricultural pests, though specific details about this species' biology remain limited in available sources.
Feltia evanidalis
cutworm, dart moth
Feltia evanidalis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species is a known host for the ichneumon wasp Ceratogastra ornata, which parasitizes its eggs or early larval stages.
Feltia inyoca
cutworm, dart moth
Feltia inyoca is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Lafontaine in 2004. Like other Feltia species, it is a noctuid moth whose larvae are known as cutworms. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10670.1. Very little specific biological information is documented for this particular species.
Feltia manifesta
Adobe Dart
Feltia manifesta, commonly known as the Adobe Dart, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Morrison in 1875 under the name Agrotis manifesta. The species is found in North America, where its larvae develop as subterranean cutworms. Adult moths have been documented visiting flowers, where they serve as hosts for the parasitoid ichneumon wasp Ceratogastra ornata.
Feltia mollis
Soft Dart
Feltia mollis is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Soft Dart. It is distributed across North America, with confirmed records in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The species was originally described by Francis Walker in 1857 as Agrotis mollis and later transferred to the genus Feltia. As a member of the cutworm group, larvae likely exhibit subterranean feeding habits typical of this ecological guild, though specific details remain poorly documented.
Fishia discors
garden cutworm
Fishia discors, commonly known as the garden cutworm, is a noctuid moth species native to North America. The species is recognized by its MONA/Hodges number 9970. As a member of the cutworm or dart moth group, it belongs to the diverse family Noctuidae, one of the largest families of Lepidoptera.
Hadena capsularis
Capsule Moth
Hadena capsularis, commonly known as the capsule moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Guenée in 1852. The species is native to North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Hadena lafontainei
Lafontaine's Hadena
Hadena lafontainei is a noctuid moth described by Troubridge and Crabo in 2002. The species is named in honor of Canadian lepidopterist J. Donald Lafontaine. It belongs to the diverse genus Hadena, which includes many species associated with flowering plants.
Hemieuxoa rudens
Creaky Dart
Hemieuxoa rudens is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Creaky Dart. It is native to North America and belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, which includes many cutworm and dart moth species. The species was originally described as Agrotis rudens by Harvey in 1875 before being transferred to the genus Hemieuxoa.