Psaphida styracis
Guenée, 1852
Fawn Sallow
Psaphida styracis, commonly known as the fawn sallow, is a to eastern North America, with an in the United . The exhibits a single per year, with active in early spring. are oak , feeding on Quercus species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psaphida styracis: /ˈpsæ.fɪ.də stɪˈræ.sɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from by timing (March–May) and geographic distribution. Similar to Psaphida rolandi (Roland's Sallow), which also has oak-feeding and early spring , but P. styracis has been to the United while P. rolandi remains restricted to North America.
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Habitat
Associated with oak forests and woodlands where plants occur.
Distribution
to eastern North America; and established in the United .
Seasonality
from March to May, with exact timing depending on location. One per year.
Diet
feed on Quercus (oak) . feeding habits not documented.
Host Associations
- Quercus - larval specific oak not identified in sources
Life Cycle
One per year. stage not explicitly documented for this , though related Psaphida species overwinter as .
Ecological Role
Larval on oaks; contributes to in deciduous forest .
Human Relevance
Accidentally to the United , likely through human transport. No known economic significance.
Similar Taxa
- Psaphida rolandiBoth are early-spring with oak-feeding and similar , but P. rolandi is restricted to North America (eastern Great Plains to Atlantic and Gulf coasts) and has not been to Europe.
More Details
Taxonomic History
Originally described as Taeniocampa styracis by Guenée in 1852, later transferred to Psaphida.
Introduction to UK
One of several North established in the United , likely through accidental importation.