Moths of North Dakota

Noctuidae: Catocalinae


Argyrostis anilis (Drury 1773)

Common name: Short lined chocolate.

Hodges #: 8764.

Identification: Rfw 14.5 mm, fws deep brown with white transverse markings.

Similar species: 7293, 8176.

Distribution: eastern United States.

Hosts: Prunus americana Marsh– Wild plum.

 

moth image

ND, Iron Pond, Sheyenne Natl. Grasslands  11- VI- 1993, Hg/ UV light. Coll. G. Fauske

 

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Last updated: 03/27/02

Gerald M. Fauske
Research Specialist
NDSU
202 Hultz Hall
Fargo, ND 58105
E-Mail: Gerald.Fauske@ndsu.nodak.edu

 
Published by the Department of Entomology 


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