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army cutworm

Euxoa auxiliaris

Classification

Class
Insecta
Family
Noctuidae

The army cutworm is the immature form of Euxoa auxiliaris. Together with other moths that are locally abundant and that have scales that dislodge from the wings, the adult moth is called a miller moth. These native North American larvae consume emerging small grains, alfalfa, and canola in the Great Plains and southern Canada.

Distribution

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