Euxoa detersa
The rubbed dart, sandhill cutworm or sand cutworm (Euxoa detersa) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found from Newfoundland to North Carolina, west to Nebraska, north to Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
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The wingspan is 30–35 mm. Adults are on wing from July to October. There is one generation per year.
The larvae feed on corn, various grasses, cranberry, saltwort, sea-rocket, various garden crops and commercial grains.
The larvae construct burrows to feed on underground portions of host plants. They are considered very destructive in fields planted in sandy soils.
Subspecies
- Euxoa detersa detersa
- Euxoa detersa personata (Illinois)
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