Species
Peridroma saucia (Variegated cutworm moth)
Peridroma saucia, the pearly underwing or variegated cutworm, is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The variegated cutworm feeds on many plants, especially common fruits and vegetables. The moth undergoes 2–4 generations per year. The development of the moth slows in colder temperatures, indicative of its migratory nature. All stages of the life cycle have a developmental threshold for temperature. The moth…
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Humboldt Life
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Kingdom: Animalia (Animals)
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Phylum: Arthropoda (Arthropods)
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Subphylum: Hexapoda (Hexapods)
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Class: Insecta (Insects)
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Subclass: Pterygota (Winged and once-winged insects)
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Order: Lepidoptera (Butterflies and moths)
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Superfamily: Noctuoidea (Owlet moths and allies)
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Family: Noctuidae (Cutworm moths and allies)
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Subfamily: Noctuinae (Cutworms and dart moths)
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Tribe: Noctuini
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Subtribe: Agrotina
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Genus: Peridroma
- Species: Peridroma saucia (Variegated cutworm moth)
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Genus: Peridroma
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Subtribe: Agrotina
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Tribe: Noctuini
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Subfamily: Noctuinae (Cutworms and dart moths)
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Family: Noctuidae (Cutworm moths and allies)
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Superfamily: Noctuoidea (Owlet moths and allies)
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Order: Lepidoptera (Butterflies and moths)
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Subclass: Pterygota (Winged and once-winged insects)
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Class: Insecta (Insects)
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Subphylum: Hexapoda (Hexapods)
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Phylum: Arthropoda (Arthropods)
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Kingdom: Animalia (Animals)