Noctuidae
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Euxoa macleani
Euxoa macleani is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by McDunnough in 1927. It is a cutworm moth endemic to western Canada. The forewings measure 14–18 mm in length. Like other Euxoa species, the larvae are likely nocturnal feeders that cut plant stems at or near the soil surface, though specific life history details for this species remain poorly documented.
Euxoa maderensis
Euxoa maderensis is a species of owlet moth (family Noctuidae) in the subfamily Noctuinae, described by Lafontaine in 1976. Like other members of the genus Euxoa, it is likely a nocturnal moth with larvae that function as cutworms—surface-feeding caterpillars that cut plant stems at or near soil level. The specific epithet "maderensis" suggests an association with the Madeira region or similar habitat, though detailed life history information for this particular species appears limited in published literature. The genus Euxoa is widely distributed across North America and includes numerous agricultural pest species.
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 mojave
Euxoa mojave is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Lafontaine in 1987. The specific epithet references the Mojave Desert, suggesting an association with arid environments of the southwestern United States. Like other members of the genus Euxoa, this species is likely nocturnal and belongs to a diverse group of cutworm moths.
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 nomas
Euxoa nomas is a noctuid moth species described by Nikolay Grigoryevich Erschoff in 1874. The species has a disjunct distribution spanning western Asia (Iran and Turkestan) and northwestern North America (Alaska and Canada). Between 1987 and 2010, populations were treated as two separate subspecies—E. n. nomas in Asia and E. n. incognita in North America—though these subspecific designations have since been revised. The species belongs to the large and diverse genus Euxoa, commonly known as darts, which includes numerous agricultural pest species.
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 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 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 pestula
Euxoa pestula is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1904. It belongs to the genus Euxoa, a large group of cutworm moths found primarily in North America. The species is documented from the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Like other Euxoa species, the larvae are likely cutworms that feed on plant stems and roots, though specific life history details for this species remain poorly documented.
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 pluralis
Euxoa pluralis is a moth species in the family Noctuidae. It occurs in western North America from British Columbia southward through Nevada to California. The wingspan is approximately 34 mm. Information on its biology and ecology is limited compared to better-known congeners such as Euxoa auxiliaris.
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 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 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 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 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 septentrionalis
Northern Cutworm
Euxoa septentrionalis is a cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It occurs in North America, with records from Alberta and Manitoba in Canada. Like other Euxoa species, it likely overwinters as a larva. The species is part of a large genus of cutworm moths, many of which are agricultural pests.
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 shasta
Euxoa shasta is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by J. Donald Lafontaine in 1975. It belongs to a large genus of cutworm moths distributed across North America. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature and appears to be rarely encountered, with only two observations recorded in iNaturalist. Its specific biology, distribution, and ecological relationships remain largely unknown.
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 simulata
Euxoa simulata is a noctuid moth described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1946. It belongs to the genus Euxoa, a large group of cutworm moths primarily distributed in North America. The species is documented from western North America, ranging from British Columbia southward to California.
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.