About Nephelodes minians Guenée, 1852
Nephelodes minians Guenée, 1852, commonly known as the bronzed cutworm or shaded umber moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Noctuidae. It is distributed across most of North America, with the exception of Florida and the neighboring states. The wingspan of this moth measures approximately 40 mm. Depending on the location, adult moths are active in flight from July to October. The larval stage of this species feeds on various types of grasses, including cereal crops and corn.