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Noctuidae
931733.1 – 9063.1   Tyta luctuosa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

© Carl Barrentine
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Synonymy: Noctua luctuosa [Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775
Phalaena astroites Geoffroy, 1785
Noctua italica Fabricius, 1781
Tarache speciosissima Bryk, 1940
Taxonomic Notes: Tyta luctuosa: A Eurasian species released in North America as a biological control agent for field bindweed Convulvus arvensis. Collection records from Utah in 2007 by Jim Vargo suggest it has become established.
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification, and some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
  • Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths
Tyta luctuosa
© Greg Raterman
Tyta luctuosa
23mm – © Jim Vargo

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