Zale
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Zale clandestina
Clandestine Zale Moth
Zale clandestina is a moth species in the family Erebidae, described by James T. Troubridge in 2020. It belongs to the genus Zale, a group of nocturnal moths commonly known as "zale moths" or "underwing moths" due to their characteristic wing patterns. The species epithet "clandestina" suggests a secretive or hidden nature, possibly reflecting its cryptic appearance or elusive habits. Like other members of the genus, it is presumed to be nocturnal and attracted to light sources.
Zale edusina
Goat Zale Moth
Zale edusina is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, described by Harvey in 1875. It is found across North America and is one of numerous species in the diverse genus Zale. The species is assigned Hodges number 8693 in the North American moth numbering system. Like other members of its genus, it is a nocturnal moth with larvae that feed on various woody plants.
Zale fictilis
fictilis zale moth
Zale fictilis is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, described by Guenée in 1852. It is found in North America and is one of many species in the diverse genus Zale. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8687.
Zale lunata
Lunate Zale, Lunate Zale Moth
Zale lunata, commonly known as the Lunate Zale, is a moth species in the family Erebidae. First described by Dru Drury in 1773, it occurs across eastern and western North America with a wingspan of 40–55 mm. The species exhibits year-round or extended flight activity depending on geographic location, with larvae feeding on various deciduous trees.
Zale metata
Washed-out and Black-eyed Zale Moths and Allies
Zale metata is a nocturnal moth in the family Erebidae, part of the diverse owlet moth group. The species belongs to a genus commonly known as the "Washed-out and Black-eyed Zale Moths and Allies." Larvae of Zale moths have been documented as hosts for the parasitoid wasp Ammophila nigricans, a large sphecid wasp that provisions its nests with caterpillars. The specific epithet "metata" was established by Smith in 1908, with the species originally described under the basionym Phaeocyma metata.
Zale phaeocapna
Hazel Zale Moth
Zale phaeocapna is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, commonly known as the Hazel Zale Moth. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Vermont and other parts of the United States. The species was described by Franclemont in 1950 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8698. It belongs to the genus Zale, a group of moths whose larvae are known hosts for certain digger wasp species.
Zale rubiata
Zale rubiata is a moth species in the family Erebidae, described by Smith in 1908. It is distributed across North America. The species belongs to the genus Zale, a group of underwing moths within the subfamily Erebinae. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 8710.
Zale sabena
Zale sabena is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae. It was described by Schaus in 1901, originally placed in the genus Homoptera before being transferred to Zale. The species occurs in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8688. Like other members of genus Zale, it is a nocturnal moth with larvae that feed on woody plants.