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Digital Guide to Moth Identification

Erebidae
931051 – 8715   Zale colorado (Smith, 1908)

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Larva and
Host Plants:
Host familiy: Fagaceae.  Host genera: 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.)
Synonymy:
  • colorado (Smith, 1908) (Phaeocyma) - MONA 1983: 8715
  • 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.
    • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 44.31f, 44.32f; p. 260. Book Review and ordering
    • 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)
    • Smith, J.B., 1908. A revision of some species of Noctuidae heretofore referred to the genus Homoptera Boisduval. Proceedings of the United States National Museum, 35(1645): 263.
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    • Species Page at iNaturalist
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    Zale colorado
    © John G. Franclemont CUIC LG

    Zale colorado
    © John G. Franclemont CUIC LG

    Zale colorado
    © John G. Franclemont CUIC LG


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