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Egira
Egira is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae. The genus includes species that are agricultural pests, notably Egira curialis, commonly known as the citrus cutworm. This species feeds on young citrus fruit in California groves, causing scarring damage that can render fruit unmarketable. Research indicates that caterpillar densities and associated fruit scarring are higher in larger citrus groves.
Egira crucialis
Egira crucialis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Harvey in 1875. It is native to North America and has been recorded as an early-season pest of citrus in California's San Joaquin Valley, where it feeds on very young fruit. The species is listed under Hodges number 10508 in the Moths of North America (MONA) database.
Mamestra curialis
Scripted Arches Moth, Scripted Arches
Mamestra curialis is a noctuid moth native to North America, first described by John Bernhard Smith in 1887. The species has been documented across western Canada including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. It was historically referred to as the "citrus cutworm" in California agricultural literature, where early-season larvae feed on young citrus fruit, though this common name has also been applied to related species. The species has gained attention in integrated pest management research due to its potential economic impact on citrus production.