Sallows and related species
What are they?
This section includes Noctuid moths in the subfamilies Oncocnemidinae, Amphipyrinae and Stiriinae. They are a rather varied bunch but are mostly rather drab grayish or light brown species, though some have green shades while members of the Stiriinae (the seedcoppers) can be yellowish in color. Most of the larvae are green or brown with lighter lines, but a few are more brightly colored.
Identification
Though mostly rather drab moths, they are a variable group and usually quite readily identifiable by wing markings.
09638 American Copper Underwing Amphipyra pyramidoides
Length: 19-26mm. Flight Time: July-November. Larval Food: A wide range of woody trees and shrubs.
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09618 Turbulent Phosphila Phosphila turbulenta
Length: 15-19mm. Flight Time: May-October. Larval Food: Greenbrier (Smilacaceae).
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09619 Green Phosphila Phosphila miselioides
Length: 15-19mm. Flight Time: April-August. Larval Food: Greenbrier (Smilacaceae).
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10007 Pine Sallow Feralia major
Length: 20-22mm. Flight Time: April-June. Larval Food: needles of pine and spruce trees (Pinaceae).
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10021 Grote's Sallow Copivaleria grotei
Length: 21mm. Flight Time: March-May. Larval Food: Ash leaves (Fraxinus spp.).
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