Psaphida thaxterianus
Grote, 1874
Thaxter's Sallow
Thaxter's Sallow is a found in eastern North America. The belongs to the Psaphida, which includes several early spring-emerging sallow . are attracted to ultraviolet and mercury vapor lights during night surveys. Like its P. rolandi, it likely exhibits with adult restricted to early spring months.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psaphida thaxterianus: /sæˈfaɪdə ˌθæksˈtɛriənəs/
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Identification
Closely resembles other Psaphida , particularly Roland's Sallow (P. rolandi). Specific distinguishing features from P. rolandi and are not documented in available sources. Dissection of may be required for definitive identification.
Distribution
Eastern North America, with records from Tennessee and Maryland. Distribution appears to overlap broadly with across the eastern United States.
Seasonality
in early spring. Based on P. rolandi, likely emerges February–May with peak activity in March–April.
Behavior
are and have been observed at artificial light sources including blacklights and mercury vapor lights.
Similar Taxa
- Psaphida rolandiCongeneric sallow with overlapping eastern North range and early spring period. Roland's Sallow is specifically associated with oak plants and exhibits extended pupal up to seven years—traits not confirmed for P. thaxterianus.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Dicopis thaxterianus by Grote in 1874, later transferred to Psaphida.