Fawn sallow facts for kids
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| Psaphida styracis form fasciata | |
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Psaphida
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P. styracis
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| Psaphida styracis Guenée, 1852
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The Psaphida styracis, also known as the fawn sallow, is a type of moth. It belongs to the Noctuidae family, which includes many different kinds of moths. This moth was first officially named by a scientist named Achille Guenée in 1852.
You can mostly find the fawn sallow moth in the eastern parts of North America. It has also been found in the United Kingdom, likely having traveled there accidentally.
About the Fawn Sallow Moth
The fawn sallow moth is not very big. Its wingspan (the distance from one wingtip to the other when the wings are spread out) is usually about 1.2 to 1.4 inches, which is about 31 to 37 millimeters.
These moths are usually seen flying from March to May. The exact time depends on where they live, as different areas have different climates. There is only one generation of these moths each year. This means that the moths lay eggs, the eggs hatch into larvae, and these larvae grow into adult moths, all within one year.
Life Cycle and What They Eat
Like all moths, the fawn sallow goes through a life cycle with different stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult moth.
The larvae of the fawn sallow moth are quite picky eaters! They mostly feed on the leaves of oak trees. Oak trees belong to a group of plants known as Quercus species. The caterpillars munch on these leaves to grow big and strong before they change into pupae and then into adult moths.
