Identification key to the Plusiinae occurring in the Dakotas

2 (1')    Inner margin of fw nearly straight from base to tornus, abdomen without
        dorsal tuft on segment three.  Genus Plusia   Go to 2a. 

2'    Inner margin of fw concave before tornus, abdomen with dorsal tuft
        on segment three.  Go to 3.

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Last updated: 08/07/04

Gerald M. Fauske
Research Specialist
NDSU
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