Chytonix palliatricula, the cloaked marvel moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern Canada to the Gulf Coast. The range extends west into the Great Plains to Nebraska and Oklahoma in the south and Alberta and British Columbia in the north. It is also found in Mexico, Guatemala and Panama.
 The wingspan is 28–33 mm. The forewings are olive, light grey, and dark grey with large grey spots and a black and white bar in the fold. Adults are on wing in late spring and summer.
 The larvae probably feed on Poaceae species.

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Chytonix palliatricula is considered a tree pest because it has a tendency to infest and damage trees, feeding on their foliage, bark, or wood, which can lead to weakened or even dead trees if left unchecked.

tree pest

Chytonix palliatricula can be considered garden pests because they have a tendency to infest and damage plants commonly found in gardens, such as flowers, vegetables, or ornamental plants, which can negatively impact the overall health and aesthetics of the garden.

garden pest

Chytonix palliatricula can be considered crop pests because they have the potential to infest and damage agricultural crops, feeding on the leaves, stems, or fruits of the plants, which can result in reduced crop yield and quality if not controlled.

crop pest

Chytonix palliatricula is considered a pest because it has a tendency to infest and damage trees, gardens, and crops, feeding on their foliage, bark, or wood, which can lead to weakened or dead plants and reduced yield or quality in agricultural settings.

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