Identification
adult: forewing ground color extremely variable, from light tan/yellowish, to pinkish, rosy, rusty, grayish, or various shades of brown; a dark U-shaped band surrounds the reniform spot medially
larva: head large, tan to honey-colored; body thick, dark brown with bronzy sheen, three yellowish dorsal stripes extend along body
Range
throughout North America except Florida (and adjacent states?)
Season
adults fly from July to October
Food
larvae feed on grasses, including cereal crops and corn
Internet References
live adult images (Bob Patterson, Maryland)
live adult images (Larry Line, Maryland)
US distribution map (US Geological Survey)
live larva image (Colorado State U.)
larva image with field marks indicated (U. of Nebraska)
pinned adult image and other info (Gerald Fauske, Moths of North Dakota)
pinned adult image (James Adams, Dalton State College, Georgia)
common name reference [Bronzed Cutworm] and other info (Ohio State U.)
common name reference [Shaded Umber] (Waskasoo Park, Alberta)
Contributed by
Robin McLeod on 17 April, 2005 - 6:10pm
Additional contributions by
Beatriz MoissetLast updated 30 September, 2007 - 10:56am
