Psaphida styracis
| 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 |
| Binomial name | |
| Psaphida styracis Guenée, 1852 | |
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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.
Psaphida styracis form borealis
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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