Identification key to the Noctuinae occurring in the Dakotas

D2.  (D1)  Male antennae doubly-bifasciculate; costal margin of fw pale and contrasting.
        Striacosta albicosta (Smith).

D2.'  Male antennae bifasciculate, fw length < 15 mm, pm area darker than median area.
        Feltia geniculata (Grote & Robinson).*

D2." Male antennae bifasiculate, fw length > 16 mm, pm area paler or concolorous with
        median area.  Richia spp.  Go to D3.

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Last updated: 02/06/07

Dr. Gerald M. Fauske
collection manager, NDSIRC
research specialist, NDSU
216 Hultz Hall
Fargo, ND 58105
E-Mail: Gerald.Fauske@ndsu.nodak.edu

 
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