Crucial Sallow
Common NameCrucial Sallow
Scientific NameEgira crucialis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)33
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeWestern North America (e.g., California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia)
Host Plantsoak, willow, poplar
Flight PeriodMarch to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the foliage of deciduous trees and shrubs. The species overwinters as a pupa, with adults emerging in early spring.
Identification TipsKey features include its cryptic grey-brown forewing pattern with reddish-brown highlights, the distinctive pectinate antennae (especially in males), and its early spring flight period.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptic grey and brown forewings, featuring dark wavy lines and subtle reddish-brown patches, and prominent pectinate antennae.
