''Psaphida styracis'', the fawn sallow, is a
moth of the family
Noctuidae
The Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, cutworms or armyworms, are a family of moths. They are considered the most controversial family in the superfamily Noctuoidea because many of the clades are constantly changing, along with the other f ...
. The species was
first described by
Achille Guenée in 1852. 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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Psaphida
Moths of North America
Moths described in 1852
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