Silky Sallow - Hodges#9950
Chaetaglaea sericea
This record describes Chaetaglaea sericea (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Resembles Waxed Sallow, but darker FW is marked with distinct whitish veins. A wide yellow streak extends along inner margin.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Xylenini
- Genus
- Chaetaglaea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Geographic Range
Eastern and central North America
Seasonal Activity
September-November, into February in deep south
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larvae feed on oaks, possibly other deciduous trees, shrubs.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Chaetaglaea sericea. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Silky Sallow - Hodges#9950 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich
Frequently Asked Questions About Silky Sallow - Hodges#9950
What is Silky Sallow - Hodges#9950?
Silky Sallow - Hodges#9950 (Chaetaglaea sericea) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Silky Sallow - Hodges#9950?
Wingspan 3.8-4.5 cm
How do you identify Silky Sallow - Hodges#9950?
Resembles Waxed Sallow, but darker FW is marked with distinct whitish veins. A wide yellow streak extends along inner margin.
Where is Silky Sallow - Hodges#9950 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Deciduous forests |
| Range | Eastern and central North America |
When is Silky Sallow - Hodges#9950 active?
Silky Sallow - Hodges#9950: seasonal activity - September-November, into February in deep south.
What is the life cycle of a Silky Sallow - Hodges#9950?
Larvae feed on oaks, possibly other deciduous trees, shrubs.