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Identification key to the Noctuinae occurring in the Dakotas

 

D3.  (D2)  Basal* and pm areas of fw darker than median area, median shade absent.    
        Abagrotis  hermina
Lafontaine.

    
 
*Moth shown has basal area rubbed, would be darker in a fresh specimen.


D3.'  Basal area of fw usually paler than pm area, median shade present..    
        Abagrotis placida
(Grote)
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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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