Army Cut Worm grub, Miller Moth or Euxoa auxiliaris
Is considered a crop pest.
Army cutworms are one of the richest foods for predators, such as brown bears, in this ecosystem, where up to 72% of the moth’s body weight is fat, thus making it more calorie-rich than elk or deer. This is the highest known body fat percentage of any animal.

The army cutworm is the immature form of "Euxoa auxiliaris". The adult moth is called a "miller moth" because of the fine scales on its wings that rub off easily and remind people of the dusty flour that covers the clothing of a miller.
Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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Uploaded Feb 21, 2024. Captured Feb 15, 2024 12:09 in Pipeline Canyon Trail, Morristown, AZ 85342, USA.
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