Simple Sallow
Common NameSimple Sallow
Scientific NameEgira simplex
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgray, brown, black, white
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (Canada and USA)
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, cherry
Flight PeriodMarch to May
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUnivoltine, with larvae feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in the soil, and adults emerge in early spring.
Identification TipsLook for its overall gray-brown cryptic pattern, the distinct dark reniform and orbicular spots on the forewings, and its characteristic early spring flight period.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled gray and brown forewings, featuring intricate dark lines and distinct reniform and orbicular spots that provide excellent camouflage.
