Feralia major

Smith, 1890

Major Sallow

Feralia major is a noctuid with a wingspan of approximately 40 mm. It occurs across the northeastern United States and southern forest of Canada, extending west to Alberta. are active in April, with timing varying by location. The was first described by John Bernhardt Smith in 1890.

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Pronunciation

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Identification

Wingspan of about 40 mm distinguishes it from larger noctuid , though specific diagnostic features for field identification are not documented. from the southeastern United States south to Texas exhibit brighter blue-green coloration and may represent a separate species.

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Appearance

Wingspan approximately 40 mm. Coloration and pattern details beyond wingspan are not documented in available sources.

Habitat

Southern forest; northeastern deciduous and mixed forests. Specific microhabitat preferences are not documented.

Distribution

Northeastern United States west across the southern forest to western Alberta, Canada. Records confirmed from Vermont, Manitoba, and Alberta. Southern range boundary uncertain due to potential cryptic in the southeastern US and Texas.

Seasonality

fly in April; exact timing varies by geographic location.

Diet

Larvae feed on Pinus (pines). feeding habits are not documented.

Host Associations

Pinus - larval food plant-level association; specific pine not identified in available sources

Life Cycle

Complete with , larval, pupal, and stages. Detailed including number of per year and stage are not documented.

Behavior

activity in April. Specific behavioral traits such as mating, oviposition, or larval habits are not documented beyond larval association.

Ecological Role

Larval herbivore on pine trees. Specific ecological impacts or interactions are not documented.

Similar Taxa

Feralia februalisCongeneric with overlapping range; specific distinguishing characters require examination of genitalia or other detailed morphological features not summarized in general sources
Southeastern US/Texas populationsBrighter blue-green from southeastern US south to Texas appear to be a separate based on coloration, though not yet formally described as distinct from F. major

More Details

Taxonomic Uncertainty

The southern range boundary of F. major is unresolved. from the southeastern United States through Texas exhibit distinct brighter blue-green coloration and may represent an undescribed cryptic . This requires further taxonomic study to clarify species limits.

Nomenclature

Authorship is properly cited as Smith, 1890 (John Bernhardt Smith, American entomologist).