Agrotis vetusta

(Agrotis vetusta)

Description

The Old Man Dart, Spotted-legged Cutworm or Muted Dart (when referring to Agrotis vetusta mutata) (Agrotis vetusta) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in North America, from southern Alaska to Nova Scotia, southward into Mexico. 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.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Noctuidae
Genus:Agrotis
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