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Cutworms
Wisconsin has a number of moth species that are cutworms. These moths can be captured in fields and may be a danger to crops. The cutworms present in Wisconsin are the spotted, dingy, western bean, black and variegated. The cutworm species are present in the later summer months with some species beginning to appear as early as April and as late as September.
Looper
Another species of moth that may cause damage to crops are the loopers. Loopers that are present in Wisconsin include the forage, cabbage, alfalfa and celery. These moths are present during the summer months and can be found among different crops.
Armyworms
Armyworms can be found in flight during the later summer months of July and August. The three types of armyworm present in Wisconsin include the true, fall and yellow striped armyworm.
Borer
The classification of borer moths can be found in Wisconsin include the European corn, stalk, hop vine borer. The borer species have thin bodies with the wings extending out from the lower half of the body. The male stalk borer has an additional appendage that hangs from the lower half of its body.
Endangered Moth Barren Species
Barren species of moth are ones that are associated with habitats not located in the bog sections of the state of Wisconsin. A number of moth species are considered either rare or endangered by the state of Wisconsin; they include: pink sallow, bina flower moth, Phlox moth, Selicanis cinereola, graceful clearwing, Phyllira tiger moth and the Sprague's Pygarctia.
Endangered Bog Species
The state of Wisconsin considers the following moth species as rare or endangered, whose habitats are located in bog regions of the state, Anarta luteola, old maid underwing moth, pitcher-plant, boreal gem and Macrochilo bivittata.