Psaphida electilis Morrison, 1875 is a animal in the Noctuidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Psaphida electilis Morrison, 1875

Psaphida electilis Morrison, 1875

Psaphida electilis (the chosen sallow) is a Noctuidae moth found in North America, with larvae feeding on Carya and Juglans.

Family
Genus
Psaphida
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Psaphida electilis Morrison, 1875

Psaphida electilis, commonly called the chosen sallow, is a moth species that belongs to the Noctuidae family. This species was first formally described by Herbert Knowles Morrison in 1875. It occurs in North America, ranging from Quebec and Ontario in the north down to Florida in the south, and westward to Texas and Wisconsin. The wingspan of this moth is approximately 35 millimeters. Adult moths are active from April through May each year. The species produces one new generation per year. The larvae of Psaphida electilis feed on plant species from the Carya and Juglans genera.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Noctuidae Psaphida

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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