Angle-striped Sallow
Common NameAngle-striped Sallow
Scientific NameEnargia paleacea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)43
Primary Colorsorange, brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, parks, gardens, and areas with host trees.
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia, and parts of North America (introduced).
Host Plantsbirch, aspen, willow, poplar
Flight PeriodJuly to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThis species overwinters as an egg. Larvae hatch in spring, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees before pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the sallow yellow to orange-brown forewing color, the strong reddish-brown angled cross-lines, and a noticeable dark discal spot. The hindwings are typically paler.
Description
A medium-sized moth with sallow yellow to orange-brown forewings, marked with prominent reddish-brown angled cross-lines and a distinct dark discal spot.
