37,728 observationsVulnerable
White-speck Moth
Mythimna unipuncta
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Noctuidae ›Genus: Mythimna
About
Mythimna unipuncta or true armyworm moth is a nocturnal agricultural pest belonging to the Noctuidae family. This moth is also commonly referred to by the scientific name Pseudaletia unipuncta, white-speck moth or common armyworm. Mythimna unipuncta is found in the Americas and in parts of Europe, Africa and Asia. They are known as armyworms because the caterpillars move in lines as a massive group, like an army, from field to field, damaging crops.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of White-speck Moth is Mythimna unipuncta.
- The White-speck Moth has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- White-speck Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- White-speck Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- White-speck Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- White-speck Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- White-speck Moth belongs to the family Noctuidae.
- White-speck Moth belongs to the genus Mythimna.