Biology:Nephelodes minians

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Short description: Species of moth


Nephelodes minians
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N. minians
Binomial name
Nephelodes minians
Guenée, 1852
Synonyms
  • Graphiphora expansa Nephelodes violans
  • Monosca subnotata
  • Graphiphora subdolens
  • Nephelodes rubeolans

Nephelodes minians, the bronzed cutworm or shaded umber moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in most of North America, except Florida and adjacent states.

Caterpillar

This wingspan is about 40 mm. The moth flies from July to October depending on the location.

The larva feeds on various grasses, including cereal crops and corn.

Subspecies

There are three recognised subspecies:

  • Nephelodes minians minians
  • Nephelodes minians tertialis
  • Nephelodes minians pectinata

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q6994976 entry