A nocturnal moth species belonging to the Noctuidae family, widely distributed across agricultural landscapes and known for its larvae's significant crop damage potential.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Cosmopolitan distribution, prevalent in temperate and subtropical agricultural regions, with larvae inhabiting soil near crop root systems
Ecological Role
Agricultural pest species that causes substantial economic damage to crops like corn, wheat, and vegetables through larval feeding behaviors
Morphology
SKIN COATScaled wings with muted earth-tone camouflage patterns
LIMBS WINGSFore and hind wings with cryptic coloration, six segmented legs adapted for crawling
HEAD SENSORYCompound eyes, sensitive antennae for chemical and thermal perception, chewing mouthparts
BODY STRUCTURERobust moth with wingspan of 40-50 mm, predominantly grayish-brown coloration with intricate wing patterns
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA
