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Noctuidae
932333 – 9348   Apamea amputatrix (Fitch, 1857)
             Yellow-headed Cutworm

© John Davis
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Synonymy: Hadena amputatrix Fitch, 1857
Hadena amica Harris, 1863
Hadena arctica Boisduval, 1840
Hadena arctica Freyer, 1842
Hadena castanea Grote, 1874
Hadena cymosa Grote, 1881
[unknown] cymosana Strand, 1916
Hadena formosus Ellsworth, 1918
Eurois pluviosa Walker, 1865
Taxonomic Notes: Apamea amputatrix (Fitch, 1857) includes as a synonym Apamea castanea [9349].
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Mikkola, K., J. D. Lafontaine & J. D. Gill, 2009. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 26.9: p. 70; pl. 4.32-5.5. order or free PDF
  • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 53.10m, 53.11m; p. 295. Book Review and ordering
  • Species Page at Block Island Moths
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
  • Species Page at E. H. Strickland Museum
  • Species Page at Mass Moths
  • Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths
Apamea amputatrix
© Robin Mcleod
Apamea amputatrix
© Bill Evans
Apamea amputatrix
© Nolie Schneider
Apamea amputatrix
© John Davis
Apamea amputatrix
© Gary Anweiler
Apamea amputatrix
LG – © Jim Troubridge
Apamea amputatrix
LG – © Jim Troubridge
Apamea amputatrix
40mm – © Jim Vargo
Apamea amputatrix
44mm – © Jim Vargo

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