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Psaphida styracis

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Psaphida styracis
Psaphida styracis form fasciata
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P. styracis
Binomial name
Psaphida styracis
Guenée, 1852
Synonyms
  • Copipanolis styracis
  • Copipanolis cubilis
  • Copipanolis stigma
  • Copipanolis borealis
  • Copipanolis fasciata

The Fawn Sallow (Psaphida styracis) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in the eastern parts of North America, but has been imported to the United Kingdom.

Psaphida styracis form borealis

The wingspan is about 31–37 mm. The moth flies from March to May depending on the location. There is one generation per year.

The larvae feed on Quercus species.