Psaphida styracis, the fawn sallow, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found in the eastern parts of North America, and has been imported to the United Kingdom.
Psaphida styracis | |
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Psaphida styracis form fasciata | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Noctuidae |
Genus: | Psaphida |
Species: | P. styracis |
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Psaphida styracis Guenée, 1852 | |
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The wingspan is about 1.2-1.4 inches, or 31–37 millimeters. The moth flies from March to May depending on the location. There is one generation per year.
The larvae feed on Quercus species.
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