Nephelodes minians

Nephelodes minians is also known as the bronzed cutworm. This species is mostly found in moist forests and grasslands, but can inhabit agricultural lands only to be treated as a pest species. The forewing is 14- to 19-mm long. The larvae prefer to feed on grass species.  The adult moths are nocturnal and attracted to light.

 

Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Species: Nephelodes minians

Photograph: © 2017 RKD Peterson
Date of Photograph: 01 June 2017
Location: Montana, Gallatin Co.