Identification key to the Plusiinae occurring in the Dakotas

2a (2).    Stigma represented by a thin streak.  Plusia venusta Walker.

2a'    Stigma a bilobed spot, not extending into discal cell.  Plusia contexta Grote.

2a"    Stigma of two spots (rarely conjoined), basal spot extending into discal cell.
        Plusia putnami Grote.

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Last updated: 08/07/04

Gerald M. Fauske
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