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Dargida procinctus
Girdler Moth, Olive Green Cutworm
Dargida procinctus is a noctuid moth commonly known as the Girdler Moth or Olive Green Cutworm. It occurs across western and central North America from the Canadian prairies to the southwestern United States. The species has a wingspan of approximately 40 mm. Larvae feed primarily on grasses, with Phalaris arundinacea (reed canary grass) documented as a preferred host.