20,879 observationsLeast Concern
Variegated Cutworm Moth
Peridroma saucia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Noctuidae ›Genus: Peridroma
About
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...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Variegated Cutworm Moth is Peridroma saucia.
- The Variegated Cutworm Moth has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Variegated Cutworm Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Variegated Cutworm Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Variegated Cutworm Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Variegated Cutworm Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Variegated Cutworm Moth belongs to the family Noctuidae.
- Variegated Cutworm Moth belongs to the genus Peridroma.