''Mamestra'' is a
genus of
moths of the family
Noctuidae
The Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, cutworms or armyworms, are a family of moths. They are considered the most controversial family in the superfamily Noctuoidea because many of the clades are constantly changing, along with the other f ...
described by Ochsenheimer in 1816. Perhaps the best known species is the
cabbage moth, ''M. brassicae''.
Species
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Mamestra brassicae
The cabbage moth (''Mamestra brassicae'') is primarily known as a pest that is responsible for severe crop damage of a wide variety of plant species. The common name, cabbage moth, is a misnomer as the species feeds on many fruits, vegetables, ...
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(Linnaeus, 1758)
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Mamestra configurata
''Mamestra configurata'', the Bertha armyworm, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in the western part of the North America (including Alberta, British Columbia, Washington, New Mexico, California) and Mexico.
Adults are grey black wi ...
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Walker, 1856
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Mamestra curialis
''Mamestra curialis'', the scripted arches, is a moth in the family Noctuidae
The Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, cutworms or armyworms, are a family of moths. They are considered the most controversial family in the superfamily Noctu ...
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(Smith, 1888)
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Mamestra repentina
''Mamestra'' is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae described by Ochsenheimer in 1816. Perhaps the best known species is the cabbage moth, ''M. brassicae''.
Species
* ''Mamestra brassicae
The cabbage moth (''Mamestra brassicae'') is pri ...
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Morrison, 1875
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Mamestra tayulingensis
''Mamestra'' is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae described by Ochsenheimer in 1816. Perhaps the best known species is the cabbage moth, ''M. brassicae''.
Species
* ''Mamestra brassicae'' (Linnaeus, 1758)
* '' Mamestra configurata'' Walker ...
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Yoshimoto, 1989
References
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Hadenini
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