Smoked Sallow - Hodges#9550
Enargia infumata
This record describes Enargia infumata (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing yellowish with light reddish-brown speckling; AM and PM lines brown, distinct; AM line with sharp angle in middle; orbicular and reniform spots solid yellowish; dark brown or black spot at lower end of reniform spot; brown band on either side of reniform spot forms a shallow V in median area; hindwing pale yellowish with faint PM line and grayish subterminal band genitalia Not to be confused with the Angle-striped Sallow ( Enargia paleacea ), a Eurasian species [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ] virtually identical to E. infumata and once thought to be conspecific, but now considered a separate species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Xylenini
- Genus
- Enargia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
mixedwood and deciduous forest, aspen parkland, woodlots
Geographic Range
Alaska to Newfoundland, south in the east to New England states, and south in the west to New Mexico, Arizona, California
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from June to September
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on leaves of Trembling Aspen, Balsam Poplar, White Birch, and willow ( Salix spp.)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: INFUMATA: from the Latin "infumatus", past participle of "infumare" (to smoke; to cure or dry by smoking) In entomology, "infumate" means having a brownish-black color as though from being smoked or infumated; probably refers to the dark brown markings on the adult forewing, and is the origin of the suggested common name Smoked Sallow
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Enargia infumata. 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 Smoked Sallow - Hodges#9550 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , John Davis , Robert Lord Zimlich , dennepj10 , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Smoked Sallow - Hodges#9550
What is Smoked Sallow - Hodges#9550?
Smoked Sallow - Hodges#9550 (Enargia infumata) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Smoked Sallow - Hodges#9550?
Adult: forewing yellowish with light reddish-brown speckling; AM and PM lines brown, distinct; AM line with sharp angle in middle; orbicular and reniform spots solid yellowish; dark brown or black spot at lower end of reniform spot; brown band on either side of reniform spot forms a shallow V in median area; hindwing pale yellowish with faint PM line and grayish subterminal band genitalia
Where is Smoked Sallow - Hodges#9550 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | mixedwood and deciduous forest, aspen parkland, woodlots |
| Range | Alaska to Newfoundland, south in the east to New England states, and south in the west to New Mexico, Arizona, California |
What does Smoked Sallow - Hodges#9550 eat?
The diet of the Smoked Sallow - Hodges#9550 includes larvae feed on leaves of Trembling Aspen, Balsam Poplar, White Birch, and willow ( Salix spp.).
When is Smoked Sallow - Hodges#9550 active?
Smoked Sallow - Hodges#9550: seasonal activity - adults fly from June to September.