About Metaxaglaea inulta Grote, 1874
Metaxaglaea inulta, commonly known as the unsated sallow or arrowwood sallow, is a moth species that belongs to the family Noctuidae. This species was first described by Grote in 1874, with the scientific name Metaxaglaea inulta. Its distribution ranges from Nova Scotia south to North Carolina, west to Missouri, and north to Manitoba. The wingspan of adult individuals measures between 40 and 48 mm. Adult moths are active on the wing from late August through November, and in some cases can be seen as late as January. The larvae of Metaxaglaea inulta feed on the leaves of Viburnum species, specifically including Viburnum dentatum, Viburnum lentago, and Viburnum lantana.
