Morrison-1874
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Xestia scropulana
cutworm, dart moth
Xestia scropulana is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Morrison in 1874. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms due to their habit of severing plant stems at or below ground level. As with many Noctuidae species, adults are likely nocturnal and attracted to light sources.