Trichoplusia intermixta (English spelling)

…There are many species in temperate zones, some of which are migratory and move north along the mainland as they continue breeding towards autumn. They are often seen in urban areas, and some of the best-known are the chrysanthemum looper moth Trichoplusia intermixta , which has a golden surface on its forewings, and the cucumber looper moth Anadevidia peponis , which infests cucumbers such as loofahs and pumpkins. Many species do not have a specific host plant, and are often found in fields on carrots and burdock, but they are rarely noticed as pests. …

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…温帯には種数も多く，一部の種には移動性があり，秋に向かって繁殖を続けながら本土を北上する。都市部でもよく見られ，前翅表面が金色に輝くキクキンウワバTrichoplusia intermixta，ヘチマやカボチャなどウリ類につくウリキンウワバAnadevidia peponisなどがよく知られている。多くの種では特定の寄主植物をもたず，圃場（ほじよう）のニンジン，ゴボウなどにつく例も多いが，害虫として注目されることは少ない。…

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