Bug FAQPointed Sallow
Epiglaea apiata · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Noctuidae
Also called: Cranberry Sallow, Cranberry blossom worm, Pointed Sallow Moth
The pointed sallow moth has a wingspan of about 34 mm. Adults are on the wing from August through March, most often in September and October. Its larvae feed on cranberry-related plants in the Oxycoccus and Cyanococcus genera and it is found across many U.S. states and parts of Canada.
Source: Wikipedia
Size
The moth’s wingspan measures roughly 34 mm.
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What it eats
Caterpillars feed on species of Oxycoccus and Cyanococcus.
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Life cycle
Adults have been observed flying from August to March, with peak records in September and October.
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When you see it
The flight period spans late summer through early spring, especially September-October.
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Where it comes from
It occurs in North America, recorded from many U.S. states such as Florida, Georgia, Indiana, and others, as well as Canadian provinces like New Brunswick and Quebec.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 18 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Michigan, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Connecticut, North Carolina, Minnesota, Maine.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: native in North America; native in Canada. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
When are adult pointed sallow moths active?
Adults are on the wing from August through March, most commonly in September and October.
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What do the larvae of the pointed sallow moth eat?
The larvae feed on plants in the Oxycoccus and Cyanococcus genera.
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Where is the pointed sallow moth found?
It is found across many parts of North America, including several U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
Source: Wikipedia
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiglaea_apiata
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