Psammopolia wyatti
(Barnes & Benjamin, 1926)
Psammopolia wyatti is a noctuid first described in 1926, restricted to coastal sand beach in western North America from southern Oregon to the Charlotte Islands of British Columbia. are active from late May through early September and are attracted to light. The has been formally cataloged in both 1983 and 2010 MONA (Moths of North America) indices.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psammopolia wyatti: /ˌsæməˈpoʊliə ˈwaɪætaɪ/
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Habitat
Coastal sand beaches. fly over sandy shorelines.
Distribution
Western North America: southern Oregon northward through coastal British Columbia to the Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii).
Seasonality
are on wing from late May to early September.
Diet
Larvae feed on Polygonum paronychia, Abronia latifolia, Tanacetum camphoratum, and grass.
Host Associations
- Polygonum paronychia - larval food plantconfirmed
- Abronia latifolia - larval food plantconfirmed
- Tanacetum camphoratum - larval food plantconfirmed
- Poaceae - larval food plantgrass, confirmed
Behavior
; come to light.
More Details
Taxonomic history
First described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1926. Included in both 1983 and 2010 MONA ( of North America) indices.