Erebidae
931049 –
8713.1 Zale intenta
(Walker, 1858)
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Larva and
Host Plants: |
Host familiy: Fagaceae Rosaceae. Host genera: Prunus Quercus. Notes: leaves (Wagner et al 2011). (Shropshire & Douglas 2025) |
| Similar Species: |
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
intenta (Walker, 1858) (Homoptera) - MONA 1983: [NEW]dealbata Strand, 1917 (Zale)woodi Franclemont & Todd, 1983 (Zale) emend.; TL: (no type).woodii (Grote, 1877) (Homoptera) |
| Taxonomic Notes: |
Zale intenta (Walker, [1858]) is raised from synonymy with 8713 Zale lunifera (Hübner, 1818) to full species status, ZooKeys, 39: 99-106. |
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| References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.) |
- Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced.
- Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - website (identification, habitats and life history)
- Schmidt, C., 2010. Taxonomic reassessment of Zale lunifera (Hübner) (Erebidae, Erebinae). ZooKeys, 39: 99-106.
- Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online)
- Species Page at BugGuide.Net
- Species Page at Mass Moths
- Species Page at iNaturalist
- Walker, F., 1857. Noctuidae. List of the Specimens of Lepidopterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum, 15: 1070.
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© Hugh McGuinness
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44mm - LG – © Canadian Nat'l. Coll.
38mm – © Jim Vargo
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© Teá Montagna LG
3rd instar
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