Family NOCTUIDAE 
Prolegs present on abdominal segments 3 to6.:......... 
Prolegs absent from abdominal segments 3 and 4, present on 
5 and 6. 
Canada, England, and Mexico. 
Hosts: Cabbage and other crucifers. Autographa group 
Adfrontals extending almost to the vertex, longitudinal 
ridge less than one-half the height of front (A); a yellowish 
middorsal spot on metathorax and abdominal segments 1 to 4. 
Cuba, Mexico, West Indies, and South America. 
Hosts: Peas, pepper, and tomato. 
Peridroma saucia (Hbn. ) 
Adfrontals terminating definitely before the vertex, 
longitudinal ridge at least one-half the height of front (A); 
metathorax and abdominal segments 1 to 4 without yellowish 
IMIGGOSaleSDOLS! see core cis Le aks Gel ohen,, Gee ike uel nee 
Skin’ watheshorte; sharp SPInes! . 20. 6.6 is ws. ae sh ne ev 
Skinysmoothior with flattened granules... . 3% 2. 31%... 0... » 
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