Unknown Midwestern Moths

[Pierre Zagatti]

Jeff wrote:

> Hi Kurt
>
> #6 is Magusa orbifera (Walker), a tropical sp. that regularily strays north
> as far as southern canada.
>
> #9 is Apamea devastator (the Glassy Cutworm Moth)
>
> both are in Covell's guide to eastern moths, but the pics are unfortunatley
> in black and white.
>
> cheers
>
> Jeff

A page on Magusa orbifera, with color pictures, biology and male genitalia at :

http://www.inra.fr/Internet/Produits/PAPILLON/noctuid/amphipyr/texteng/m_orbife.htm

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