Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Noctuidae Scientific name Psaphida styracis | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Psaphida Rank Species | |
The Fawn Sallow (Psaphida styracis) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in the eastern parts of North America, and has been imported to the United Kingdom.
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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