Agrotis vetusta
The old man dart, spotted-legged cutworm or muted dart (when referring to Agrotis vetusta mutata) (Agrotis vetusta) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, from southern Alaska to Nova Scotia, southward into Mexico.
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The wingspan is 35–42 mm. Adults are on wing from August to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various forbs, vegetables, and row crops.
Subspecies
- Agrotis vetusta vetusta
- Agrotis vetusta catenuloides (Great Basin area)
- Agrotis vetusta mutata (West from Manitoba into British Columbia)
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