Aug 16, 2019
Bug of the Day
I have to admit, I actually find the pattern on the necrotic areas of the leaf more interesting than the moth sitting on it (Ipsilon dart - Agrotis ipsilon) :-).
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Bug of the Day
I have to admit, I actually find the pattern on the necrotic areas of the leaf more interesting than the moth sitting on it (Ipsilon dart - Agrotis ipsilon) :-).
Bug of the Day
An Ipsilon dart (Agrotis ipsilon) that looks like it’s due for a leg shave :-). From last night’s moth sheet.
Bug of the Day
An Ipsilon Dart (Agrotis ipsilon) feeding on bait at Myles Standish State Forest last night. Love seeing that extended proboscis!
Thanks to Teá Kesting-Handly for the id.
Agrotis ipsilon / Ipsilon Dart (10663)
black cutworm, top_2014-06-04-19.53.29 ZS PMax by Sam Droege on Flickr.
Agrotis ipsilon - Black Cutworm - Another major crop pest. This species moves into northern parts of North America after overwintering in Texas and Mexico and then pulls off a couple of generations in weedy fields and particularly impacting newly planted corn. Yet another pest that looks rather beautiful when viewed up close.
Also known as Ipsilon Dart.