Cerastis salicarum
Walker, 1857
Willow Dart
Cerastis salicarum, commonly known as the willow dart, is a noctuid first described by Walker in 1857. It is classified within the or dart moth group of the Noctuidae. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10996. It occurs in North America with documented records from Canadian provinces and the northern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cerastis salicarum: /sɛˈrastɪs sælɪˈkɛərəm/
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Distribution
North America. Documented occurrences include the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as Vermont in the United States.
Host Associations
- Salix - name derivationSpecific epithet 'salicarum' indicates association with willow (Salix), though direct feeding records are not confirmed in provided sources.