Identification key to the Noctuinae occurring in the Dakotas

D3.  (D2)  Meso-basitarsus slightly swollen, more than 1.5x length of distal four tarsal
        segments.  Tegulae unicolorous or an admixture of brown and whitish scales.
        Richia parentalis (Grote)

D3.' Meso-basitarsus not swollen, as long or slightly shorter than length of distal four tarsal
        segments.  Tegulae with a row of black and white scales. 
        Richia praefixa (Morrison).*

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Last updated: 02/06/07

Dr. Gerald M. Fauske
collection manager, NDSIRC
research specialist, NDSU
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