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Ipsilon Dart Moth

Agrotis ipsilon

Taxonomy

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

About

Agrotis ipsilon, the dark sword-grass, black cutworm, greasy cutworm, or floodplain cutworm is a small noctuid moth found worldwide. The moth gets its scientific name from black markings on its forewings shaped like a letter "Y" and resembles the Greek letter epsilon. The larvae are known as "cutworms" because they cut plants and other crops. The larvae are serious agricultural pests and feed on nearly all varieties of vegetables and many important grains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ipsilon Dart Moth?
The scientific name of Ipsilon Dart Moth is Agrotis ipsilon.
What kingdom does Ipsilon Dart Moth belong to?
Ipsilon Dart Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ipsilon Dart Moth belong to?
Ipsilon Dart Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Ipsilon Dart Moth belong to?
Ipsilon Dart Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Ipsilon Dart Moth belong to?
Ipsilon Dart Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Ipsilon Dart Moth belong to?
Ipsilon Dart Moth belongs to the family Noctuidae.
What genus does Ipsilon Dart Moth belong to?
Ipsilon Dart Moth belongs to the genus Agrotis.