Zale declarans
Walker, 1858
Dixie Zale Moth
Zale declarans, commonly known as the Dixie Zale , is a of in the Erebidae. It occurs in North America and is one of numerous Zale species that serve as for , particularly the wasp Ammophila nigricans. The species was originally described by Francis Walker in 1858 under the name declarans.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zale declarans: /ˈzeɪli dɪˈklɛrænz/
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Distribution
North America
Host Associations
- Ammophila nigricans - that provisions nests with Zale as food for its
Ecological Role
Larval for ; are captured and paralyzed by female Ammophila nigricans wasps to provision underground nest for wasp offspring.
Similar Taxa
- Other Zale species Zale contains numerous similar-looking ; specific distinguishing features of Z. declarans not documented in available sources
More Details
Original description
First described by Francis Walker in 1858 as declarans, later transferred to Zale.
Taxonomic note
The basionym declarans reflects historical placement in a different before modern in Erebidae.