Similar species
32 mm
Regional distr. - legend
- Local names
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Language Vernacular name 
EnglishAster Cutworm
- Primary hostplants
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Family Latin name Vernacular name Asparagaceae Asparagus Asparagus Asteraceae Aster Aster Fabaceae Medicago sativa Alfalfa Poaceae Agrostis gigantea Redtop Poaceae Phleum pratense Timothy-grass
- Synonyms and other combinations
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Latin name Author Lacanobia lilacina Harvey, 1874 Mamestra lilacina Harvey, 1874 Mamestra illabefacta Morrison, 1875 Polia luski Barnes & McDunnough, 1913
- Links
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Language Website Authors Butterflies and Moths of North America North American Moth Photographers Group Pacific Northwest Moths
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 | Extinct |
 | Extinct in the wild |
 | Critically endangered |
 | Endangered |
 | Vulnerable |
 | Near Threatened |
 | Least Concern |
 | Lower Risk |
 | Legally protected |
 | CITES |