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Euscirrhopterus
purslane moth
Euscirrhopterus is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Agaristinae. The genus contains six described species distributed in North America, with the best-known being Euscirrhopterus gloveri, commonly called the purslane moth. Larvae of E. gloveri feed on plants in the portulacaceous family, particularly Portulaca species. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. Some species exhibit a startle defense behavior, flashing brightly colored hindwings when disturbed.
Euscirrhopterus gloveri
Purslane Moth
Euscirrhopterus gloveri, commonly known as the purslane moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. First described by Grote and Robinson in 1868, it is native to North America. The species is notable for its distinctive wing patterning and association with portulacaceous host plants. Larvae have been documented in outbreak numbers on purslane relatives.