Fawn Sallow - Hodges#10016
Psaphida styracis
This record describes Psaphida styracis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wagner et al. (2011) ( 4 ) and Wagner (2010) ( 5 ) includes description and photos of larvae. (preview page) Beadle & Leckie (2012) reported the species as uncommon. ( 10 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Amphipyrinae
- Tribe
- Psaphidini
- Genus
- Psaphida
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern North America. ( 3 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) , ( 8 ) , ( 9 ) Moth Photographers Group map
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be January to late May. ( 6 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts include: ( 3 ) , ( 10 ) Quercus sp. (oak). Fraxinus sp. (ash).
Life History
Eggs; Larva; Adult female; Adult Male:
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Psaphida styracis. 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 Fawn Sallow - Hodges#10016 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Fawn Sallow - Hodges#10016
What is Fawn Sallow - Hodges#10016?
Fawn Sallow - Hodges#10016 (Psaphida styracis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Fawn Sallow - Hodges#10016?
Forewing length average 17 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Fawn Sallow - Hodges#10016?
Wagner et al. (2011) ( 4 ) and Wagner (2010) ( 5 ) includes description and photos of larvae. (preview page)
Where is Fawn Sallow - Hodges#10016 found?
Range: Eastern North America. ( 3 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) , ( 8 ) , ( 9 ) Moth Photographers Group map
What does Fawn Sallow - Hodges#10016 eat?
The diet of the Fawn Sallow - Hodges#10016 includes Larval hosts include: ( 3 ) , ( 10 ) Quercus sp. (oak). Fraxinus sp. (ash)..
When is Fawn Sallow - Hodges#10016 active?
Fawn Sallow - Hodges#10016: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be January to late May. ( 6 ).
What is the life cycle of a Fawn Sallow - Hodges#10016?
Eggs; Larva; Adult female; Adult Male: