Zale lunata

(Drury, 1773)

Lunate Zale, Lunate Zale Moth

Zale lunata, commonly known as the Lunate Zale, is a in the Erebidae. First described by Dru Drury in 1773, it occurs across eastern and western North America with a wingspan of 40–55 mm. The species exhibits year-round or extended activity depending on geographic location, with larvae feeding on various deciduous trees.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Zale lunata: /ˈzeɪ.li luˈnaː.ta/

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Distribution

Found throughout eastern and western North America. Documented distribution records include the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as the U.S. state of Vermont.

Seasonality

fly year-round depending on the location; in some regions, activity occurs from March to September.

Diet

Larvae feed on various deciduous trees including maple (Acer), willow (Salix), and Prunus .