About Zale intenta Walker
Zale intenta Walker is a moth species that belongs to the Noctuidae family. It was first formally described by Francis Walker in 1858. This moth is found in North America, ranging from Nova Scotia westward to Wisconsin and Missouri, and southward to Georgia. It is thought to possibly also occur in northern Florida, though existing records from this area may actually refer to Zale lunifera instead. The southwestern boundary of its known range has not been determined. The average forewing length of male individuals is about 19.7 mm, while female individuals have an average forewing length of around 20.1 mm. Adults of this species fly from March to June, with the timing of the flight period varying based on latitude and elevation. The larvae of Zale intenta feed on multiple species of the Prunus genus, including black cherry, beach plum, and cherry.
