Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Euxoa recula (Harvey, 1876)
Agrotis recula Harvey, 1876
(1)
Phylogenetic sequence # 933463
(2) Size
Forewing length length 12–16 mm.
(3)Identification
Extensive pale areas of forewings are bright yellow; reniform and orbicular spots are bright yellow, as is a broad streak extending from the claviform spot to the terminal line.
(4)Range
central Oregon to southern California and eastward from California to Nevada, southern Arizona and central New Mexico
(4)Season
adults from early September to late October
(4)Food
The larvae feed on general herbaceous vegetation and often occur on cultivated crops of peppermint.
(3)See Also
Euxoa cicatricosa has dark gray-brown forewings with fine silver-gray streaking and the reniform and orbicular spots have dark central spots.
(4)
Print References
Harvey, L.F., 1876. New Californian and Texan moths.
The Canadian Entomologist 8, p.
37.
(1)
Lafontaine, J.D., 1987.
The Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 27.2. The Wedge Entomological Research Foundation, p. 138; pl. 7.55-57.
(4)Contributed by
Maury J. Heiman on 7 December, 2013 - 9:00pm
Additional contributions by
Steve MorrisLast updated 7 February, 2023 - 12:40pm
