Euxoa scandens
(Riley, 1869)
White Cutworm
Sort #: 2890 | P #: 933329 | MPG #: 10715 | PFG Page #: 510
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Larval substrate: Crops and other herbaceous plants, incl. Asparagus, Brassica (Cabbage), Malus pumila (Apple), Nicotiana (Tobacco), Prunus persica (Peach), Pyrus communis (Pear), Quercus alba (White Oak), Raphanus sativus (Radish), Ribes rubrum (Red Currant), Rubus allegheniensis (Common Blackberry), Rubus idaeus (Raspberry), Secale cereale (Rye), Trifolium (Clover), Vitis (Grape)
Phenology: Adult: 6/10 to 8/19 (36 records)
Comment: Often on sandy soils
Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1930
Last Year Reported: 2025
Distribution by County: Essex, Suffolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 75
