Bochus Dart
Common NameBochus Dart
Scientific NameEuxoa bochus
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatGrasslands, prairies, open dry areas, disturbed habitats
Geographic RangeWestern North America (Canada and USA)
Host Plantsgrasses, herbaceous plants, alfalfa, clover
Flight PeriodJuly to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous cutworms, feeding on roots and stems of various plants at night. They pupate in the soil, and there is typically one generation per year.
Identification TipsIdentification often relies on subtle differences in the forewing markings, such as the shape and color of the reniform and orbicular spots, and the transverse lines. Definitive identification may require examination of genitalia due to similarity with other *Euxoa* species.
Description
A medium-sized, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, often showing indistinct darker markings like reniform and orbicular spots. The head and thorax are also greyish-brown.
