Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Euxoa cicatricosa (Grote & Robinson, 1865)
Agrotis cicatricosa Grote & Robinson, 1865
Synonyms
Carneades neomexicana Smith, 1890
Setagrotis ducalis Smith, 1907
Euxoa teplia Smith, 1910
Phylogenetic sequence # 933462
(1) Size
forewing length 11-16 mm
(2)
Grote & Robinson (1865) reported the wingspan of one female as 1.10" (27.94 mm.).
Identification
Determined by Lars Crabo.
Range
Central Saskatchewan west to south-central British Columbia and south to northern Texas, southern New Mexico, central Arizona and southern California
(2)
Holotype collected in "Colorado Territory".
Habitat
very arid habitats with sparse vegetation and soil is loose sand or gravel
(2)Season
The main flight period is late August to late October
(2)Print References
Grote, A.R. & C.T. Robinson, 1865. Lepidopterological notes and descriptions. - No. 1.
Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Philadelphia 4. p.
492; plate 3, fig. 4.
Lafontaine, J.D., 1987.
The Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 27.2. The Wedge Entomological Research Foundation. p. 137; plate 7, figs. 51-54.
(2)Contributed by
Maury J. Heiman on 23 November, 2012 - 10:35pm
Additional contributions by
Steve MorrisLast updated 7 February, 2023 - 1:02pm
