About Zale squamularis Drury, 1773
Zale squamularis, commonly known as the gray-banded zale, is a moth species belonging to the family Noctuidae. This species was first described by Dru Drury in 1773. In the United States, it ranges from Ohio to Long Island, extending south to Florida and Texas. The adult wingspan of Zale squamularis measures approximately 38 mm. In New Jersey, this species produces two to three generations per year. The larvae of Zale squamularis feed on pitch pine, pond pine, and likely feed on other hard pine species as well. The larvae show a preference for mature pine needles.
