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Cutworm Moth

Xestia c-nigrum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French c noir
German Schwarzes C

Similar Species in Xestia

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Ashworth's Rustic
Xestia ashworthii
Near Threatened
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heath rustic
Xestia agathina
Not Evaluated
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square-spot rustic
Xestia xanthographa
Least Concern
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six-striped rustic
Xestia sexstrigata
Least Concern
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Square-spotted Clay
Xestia stigmatica
Least Concern
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triple-spotted clay
Xestia ditrapezium
Extinct
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neglected rustic
Xestia castanea
Near Threatened
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dotted clay
Xestia baja
Least Concern
View all species in Xestia →

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动物界
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节肢动物门
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昆蟲綱
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鱗翅目
Order
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Noctuidae
Family
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Xestia
Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cutworm Moth?
The scientific name of Cutworm Moth is Xestia c-nigrum. It belongs to the genus Xestia.
What is the conservation status of Cutworm Moth?
Cutworm Moth (Xestia c-nigrum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cutworm Moth live?
Cutworm Moth is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Cutworm Moth belong to?
Cutworm Moth (Xestia c-nigrum) belongs to the genus Xestia, which is part of the taxonomic family Noctuidae.
Is Cutworm Moth endangered?
No, Cutworm Moth (Xestia c-nigrum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Cutworm Moth belong to?
Cutworm Moth (Xestia c-nigrum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of Cutworm Moth?
The closest relatives of Cutworm Moth in the genus Xestia include Ashworth's Rustic, heath rustic, square-spot rustic, six-striped rustic, Square-spotted Clay.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Xestia — 11 Species

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Ashworth's Rustic
Xestia ashworthii
NT 🐾
heath rustic
Xestia agathina
NE 🐾
square-spot rustic
Xestia xanthographa
LC 🐾
six-striped rustic
Xestia sexstrigata
LC 🐾
Square-spotted Clay
Xestia stigmatica
LC 🐾
triple-spotted clay
Xestia ditrapezium
EX 🐾
neglected rustic
Xestia castanea
NT 🐾
dotted clay
Xestia baja
LC 🐾
Northern Dart
Xestia alpicola
NT
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Cutworm Moth
Xestia c-nigrum
LC
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double square-spot
Xestia triangulum
LC
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