Red-winged Sallow
Common NameRed-winged Sallow
Scientific NameEgira rubrica
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, gray, black
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern and central North America
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, cherry
Flight PeriodMarch to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUnivoltine, with larvae feeding in late spring/early summer. Pupae overwinter in the soil, and adults emerge in early spring.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-brown patch on the forewing, especially towards the costa, the mottled brown and gray pattern, and its early spring flight period. The distinct reniform and orbicular spots are also helpful.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled forewings featuring shades of brown, reddish-brown, and gray, often with a distinctive reddish patch in the median area and prominent, outlined reniform and orbicular spots.
