Enargia infumata
(Grote, 1874)
Smoked Sallow, Lesser Eyed Sallow
Enargia infumata is a noctuid known by the Smoked Sallow and Lesser Eyed Sallow. It occurs across northern and western North America, with extending from Alaska and eastern Canada south to California and Utah. The has a single , with active during summer months. Larvae feed on leaves of Populus and potentially other woody plants in the willow .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Enargia infumata: /ɛnˈɑːrdʒiə ɪnˈfjuːmətə/
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Distribution
Eastern North America: Alaska, New Brunswick, Ontario, south to Connecticut. Western North America: Saskatchewan, Alberta, south to Utah and California. GBIF records confirm presence in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan (Canada), and Vermont (USA).
Seasonality
on wing June to September. One per year.
Diet
Larvae feed on leaves of Populus . Larvae have been reported on other willow and birch species, though these associations require verification.
Host Associations
- Populus - larval food plantprimary ; confirmed feeding
- Salix - possible larval food plantreported but unverified
- Betula - possible larval food plantreported but unverified
Life Cycle
: one per year. Specific details of , larval, and pupal stages are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Enargia paleaceacongeneric with overlapping range; accurate separation requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis