Identification key to the Plusiinae occurring in the Dakotas

3 (2').    Palpi projecting well beyond vertex, third segment about 5x as long as wide.
        Go to 3a.

3'.    Palpi at most projecting slightly higher than vertex, third segment about 3x as long
        as wide.  Go to 4.

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Last updated: 08/07/04

Gerald M. Fauske
Research Specialist
NDSU
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