Nephelodes minians
| Nephelodes minians | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Genus: | Nephelodes |
| Species: | N. minians |
| Binomial name | |
| Nephelodes minians Guenée, 1852 | |
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The Bronzed Cutworm or Shaded Umber Moth (Nephelodes minians) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. 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 feed on various grasses, including cereal crops and corn.
Subspecies
There are three recognised subspecies:
- Nephelodes minians minians
- Nephelodes minians tertialis
- Nephelodes minians pectinata
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