Dull Reddish Dart
Common NameDull Reddish Dart
Scientific NameEuxoa pleuritica
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, gray, tan
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Newfoundland west to Manitoba, south to North Carolina and Tennessee)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, grasses, garden vegetables
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous cutworms, feeding on various herbaceous plants and grasses, hiding in the soil during the day. Pupation occurs in the soil, with one generation per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the dull reddish-brown to grayish-brown forewings, the prominent pale yellowish reniform and orbicular spots, and a dark basal dash. The overall cryptic coloration helps it blend with bark or soil.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with dull reddish-brown to grayish-brown forewings, often with a mottled appearance and distinct pale yellowish reniform and orbicular spots.
