Zale calycanthata
(Smith, 1797)
Double-banded Zale Moth, double-banded zale
Zale calycanthata, commonly known as the double-banded zale, is a in the Erebidae. First described by James Edward Smith in 1797, this species occurs in eastern North America. exhibit a pronounced spring period, with peak abundance during March and April.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zale calycanthata: /ˈzeɪli ˌkælɪkænˈθɑːtə/
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Distribution
Eastern North America
Seasonality
are in from February through May, with peak abundance observed from March to April.
Host Associations
- Ammophila nigricans - of Zale calycanthata have been recorded as for the Ammophila nigricans
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Phalaena calycantha by James Edward Smith in 1797, this was later transferred to the Zale. The specific epithet calycanthata refers to the resemblance of the flower of Calycanthus (sweetshrub).