Identification key to the Noctuinae occurring in the Dakotas

C1.  (1CC)  Orbicular spot an open U- or V- shape; forewing pattern transverse.
                    Parabagrotis exertistigma (Morrison).  

C1.'  Orbicular spot elliptical; forewing pattern longitudinal.
                    Xestia vernilis (Grote).*
                  

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Last updated: 02/06/07

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