dasychira vagans , the variable tussock moth , is a moth of the family erebidae .

it is found in north america , where it has been recorded from newfoundland to southern british columbia in the north and north carolina and utah in the west .

the habitat consists of forests , including coastal rainforests , high elevation mixed hardwood-conifer forests , oak woodlands and mixed hardwood forests .

the length of the forewings is 14 – 18 mm for males and 22 – 24 mm for females .

the ground colour of the forewings is blue-grey ground , with fine black scales .

the costal part of the median area is usually whitish grey and the antemedial and postmedial lines are dark grey .

the hindwings are grey in males and lighter grey to brown-gray in females .

adults are on wing from june to august in one generation per year .

the larvae feed on a wide range of plants from aceraceae , betulaceae , fagaceae , salicaceae and rosaceae , but favors quercus species .

dasychira vagans

species dasychira vagans - variable tussock moth - hodges # 8294 - bugguide . net
dasychira vagans vagans ; [ mna22 . 2 ] : 31 , f . 8a , pl . 3 , f . 19 , pl . 4 , f . 18 - 36
dasychira vagans grisea ; [ mna22 . 2 ] : 32 , pl . 5 , f . 1 - 13
olene vagans barnes & mcdunnough , 1913 ; contr . nat . hist . lep . n . am . 2 ( 2 ) : 60 ; tl : st . johns , quebec
dasychira elegans butler , 1882 ; cistula ent . 3 : 13 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira jacksoni collenette , 1936 ; entomologist 69 : 180 ; tl : mt . elgon
dasychira ruptilinea holland , 1893 ; psyche 6 : 434 ; tl : w . africa
dasychira postfusca hampson , 1905 ; ann . s . afr . mus . 3 : 397 ( preocc . dasychira postfusca swinhoe , 1895 ) ; tl : kowie , cape colony
dasychira andulo collenette , 1936 ; novit . zool . 40 : 150 ; tl : angola
dasychira belessichares collenette , 1936 ; novit . zool . 40 : 164 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira chalcoptera collenette , 1936 ; novit . zool . 40 : 157 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira cyrtozona collenette , 1936 ; novit . zool . 40 : 161 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira dasymalla collenette , 1936 ; novit . zool . 40 : 151 ; tl : angola
dasychira disjunctifascia collenette , 1936 ; novit . zool . 40 : 159 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira atomaria walker , 1856 ; list spec . lepid . insects colln br . mus . 7 : 1739 ; tl : ( preocc . _ dasychira atomaria _ walker , 1855 )
dasychira hedilacea collenette , 1936 ; novit . zool . 40 : 164 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira junctifascia collenette , 1936 ; novit . zool . 40 : 160 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira leucopicta collenette , 1936 ; novit . zool . 40 : 160 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira lichenodes collenette , 1936 ; novit . zool . 40 : 162 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira mniara collenette , 1936 ; novit . zool . 40 : 162 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira olsoufieffae collenette , 1936 ; novit . zool . 40 : 159 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira phloeodes collenette , 1936 ; novit . zool . 40 : 162 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira uteles collenette , 1936 ; novit . zool . 40 : 163 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira zonobathra collenette , 1936 ; novit . zool . 40 : 158 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira ignotana strand , 1915 ; in seitz , die gross - schmett . erde 10 : 298
dasychira rana collenette , 1932 ; treybia 7 ( suppl . ) : 386 ; tl : buru
dasychira bhana ; collenette , 1934 , novit . zool . 39 : 147 ; [ nhm card ]
dasychira chalcocrata collenette , 1931 ; trans . r . ent . soc . lond . 79 : 355
dasychira griseata ; collenette , 1933 , novit . zool . 39 : 32 ; [ nhm card ]
dasychira congia ; holland , 1893 , psyche 6 : 567 , pl . 17 , f . 12
dasychira nigrita ; collenette , 1933 , novit . zool . 39 : 32 ; [ nhm card ]
dasychira nigritula ; collenette , 1934 , novit . zool . 39 : 145 ; [ nhm card ]
dasychira nigrostriata ; collenette , 1933 , novit . zool . 39 : 32 ; [ nhm card ]
dasychira orimba ; collenette , 1934 , novit . zool . 39 : 146 ; [ nhm card ]
dasychira taiwana ; collenette , 1934 , novit . zool . 39 : 147 ; [ nhm card ]
dasychira virginea oberthür , 1879 ; diagn . lep . askold : 7 ; tl : askold i .
dasychira cameruna aurivillius , 1904 ; ark . zool . 2 ( 4 ) : 59 ; tl : cameroon
dasychira grossa pagenstecher , 1888 ; jb . nassau ver . naturk . 41 : 121 ; tl : amboina
dasychira locuples confusa ; inoue , 1956 , j . med . sc . & biol . 9 : 141
dasychira mulleri ebert , 1968 ; reichenbachia 10 : 187 ; tl : shahidan , safed koh . , afghanistan
dasychira pashtuna ebert , 1968 ; reichenbachia 10 : 183 ; tl : kotkai , safed koh . , afghanistan
dasychira albescens moore , 1879 ; descr . indian lep . atkinson ( 1 ) : 59 ; tl : darjiling
dasychira albimaculata hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 177 ; tl : natal
dasychira ambahona collenette , 1954 ; mem . inst . sci . madag . 5 : 127 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira anaphoeta collenette , 1936 ; ent . mon . mag . 1936 : 90 ; tl : n . yunnan
dasychira aurivillii hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 165 ; tl : cape
dasychira brunnescens moore , 1879 ; descr . indian lep . atkinson ( 1 ) : 57 ; tl : darjiling
dasychira cinctata moore , 1879 ; descr . indian lep . atkinson ( 1 ) : 59 ; tl : darjiling
dasychira cydista collenette , 1954 ; mem . inst . sci . madag . 5 : 130 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira daphnoides hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 168 ; tl : tendaguru
dasychira diaereta collenette , 1959 ; ann . soc . ent . fr . 128 : 117 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira dina hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 187 ; tl : lagos
dasychira euthyzona collenette , 1959 ; ann . soc . ent . fr . 128 : 113 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira satanas hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 182 ; tl : windhoek
dasychira griseipennis hering , 1941 ; rev . zool . bot . afr . 35 : 83 ; tl : elizabethville
dasychira griveaudi collenette , 1959 ; ann . soc . ent . fr . 128 : 115 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira hypertropa hering , 1941 ; rev . zool . bot . afr . 35 : 32 ; tl : elizabethville
dasychira leucopsaroma collenette , 1959 ; ann . soc . ent . fr . 128 : 115 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira loxogramma hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 176 ; tl : loloderf
dasychira meridionalis meridionalis ; [ mna22 . 2 ] : 39 , pl . 4 , f . 10 - 15
dasychira nosivola collenette , 1959 ; ann . soc . ent . fr . 128 : 112 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira oxygnatha collenette , 1936 ; ent . mon . mag . 1936 : 90 ; tl : n . yunnan
dasychira pais hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 177 ; tl : bingerville
dasychira perinetensis collenette , 1959 ; ann . soc . ent . fr . 128 : 116 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira perissa collenette , 1959 ; ann . soc . ent . fr . 128 : 114 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira plötzi hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 186 ; tl : cameroon
dasychira polioides collenette , 1959 ; ann . soc . ent . fr . 128 : 112 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira procincta saalmüller , 1880 ; jb . senckenb . naturf . ges . 1880 : 267 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira postpura hampson , 1905 ; ann . s . afr . mus . 3 : 397 ; tl : cape
dasychira problema collenette , 1959 ; ann . soc . ent . fr . 128 : 113 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira problematica hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 174 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira rhopalum hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 177 ; tl : cameroon
dasychira sakaraha collenette , 1959 ; ann . soc . ent . fr . 128 : 111 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira sanguinea hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 170 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira sphenosema collenette , 1959 ; ann . soc . ent . fr . 128 : 111 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira titan collenette , 1959 ; ann . soc . ent . fr . 128 : 117 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira chlorobasis hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 177 ; tl : west africa
dasychira chorista hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 166 ; tl : ivory coast
dasychira denudata hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 173 ; tl : diego suarez
dasychira gloriosa hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 186 ; tl : spanish guinea
dasychira hyperythra collenette , 1933 ; ent . mon . mag . 69 : 260 ; tl : nw . victoria nyanza
dasychira lampra hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 166 ; tl : sierra leone
dasychira renominata strand , 1915 ; in seitz , die gross - schmett . erde 10 : 293 ; tl : madagscar
dasychira sagittiphora hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 176 ; tl : spanish guinea
dasychira saussurei dewitz , 1881 ; nova acta leop . carol . 42 ( 2 ) : 69 ; tl : chinchoxo
dasychira sphalera hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 169 ; tl : spanish guinea
dasychira stegmanni grünberg , 1910 ; soc . ent . 24 ( 19 ) : 146 ; tl : kivu - see
dasychira zena hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 177 ; tl : diego suarez
dasychira basileus hering , 1932 ; revue zool . bot . afr . 22 ( 1 ) : 102 ; tl : elizabethville
dasychira blastema hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 187 ; tl : luebo , kassai
dasychira chloroscia hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 167 ; tl : togo ; cape
dasychira craniophorina schultze , 1934 ; dt . ent . z . iris 48 : 114 ; tl : nw . belgian congo
dasychira cymalophorina hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 186 ; tl : lolodorf , cameroon
dasychira deplagiata hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 173 ; tl : bitje , cameroon
dasychira ecscota hampson , 1905 ; ann . s . afr . mus . 3 : 399 ; tl : salisbury , mashonaland
dasychira hypocrita hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 176 ; tl : lolodorf , cameroon
dasychira larentina schultze , 1934 ; dt . ent . z . iris 48 : 114 ; tl : nw . belgian congo
dasychira lunensis hampson , 1905 ; ann . s . afr . mus . 3 : 400 ; tl : durban , natal
dasychira macrodonta hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 178 ; tl : s . nigeria
dasychira mahoma collenette , 1958 ; br . mus . ruwenzori exp . 1 ( 5 ) : 73 ; tl : ruwenzori
dasychira melanoproctis hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 186 ; tl : lolodorf , cameroon
dasychira nebulifera hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 176 ; tl : german east africa
dasychira ochreoguttata schultze , 1934 ; dt . ent . z . iris 48 : 116 ; tl : nw . belgian congo
dasychira omissa hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 171 ; tl : mt . misa
dasychira ophthalmodes hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 181 ; tl : l . nyassa
dasychira orphnina hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 186 ; tl : lolodorf , cameroon
dasychira oxydata schultze , 1934 ; dt . ent . z . iris 48 : 115 ; tl : nw . belgian congo
dasychira partita schultze , 1934 ; dt . ent . z . iris 48 : 109 ; tl : nw . congo belge
dasychira phylax hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 167 ; tl : lolodorf , cameroon
dasychira pista hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 167 ; tl : lolodorf , cameroon
dasychira platyptera ; staudinger , 1899 , naturhist . mus . hamburg 2 ( 6 ) : 46 ; [ nhm card ]
dasychira psolostigma collenette , 1939 ; rev . zool . afr . 33 ( 1 ) : 46 ; tl : belgian congo
dasychira rubricosta hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 167 ; tl : lolodorf , cameroon
dasychira scurra hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 167 ; tl : lolodorf , cameroon
dasychira seitzi hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 168 ; tl : nw . cameroon
dasychira selene schultze , 1934 ; dt . ent . z . iris 48 : 112 ; tl : nw . belgian congo
dasychira sphaleroides hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 170 ; tl : lolodorf , cameroon
dasychira symbolum hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 167 ; tl : lolodorf , cameroon
dasychira thomensis talbot , 1929 ; bull . hill mus . 3 ( 1 ) : 62 ; tl : st . thomas
dasychira leucogramma hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 176 ; tl : lolodorf , cameroon
dasychira viettei collenette , 1954 ; mem . inst . sci . madag . 5 : 130 ; tl : ambakona , madagascar
dasychira violacea hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 176 ; tl : lolodorf , cameroon
dasychira xylopoecila hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 176 ; tl : lolodorf , cameroon
dasychira acronictoides collenette , 1937 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 20 : 611 ; tl : nigeria
dasychira anasses collenette , 1937 ; rev . zool . bot . afr . 30 ( 2 ) : 283 ; tl : congo
dasychira astraphaea collenette , 1931 ; trans . r . ent . soc . lond . 79 : 358 ; tl : gold coast
dasychira aurantiaca kenrick , 1914 ; trans . ent . soc . lond . 1913 ( 4 ) : 594 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira aureotincta kenrick , 1914 ; trans . ent . soc . lond . 1913 ( 4 ) : 596 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira barbara hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 167 ; tl : german e . africa
dasychira chloebapha collenette , 1930 ; trans . ent . soc . lond . 78 ( 1 ) : 80 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira chlorophila hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 66 [ ? ] ; tl : cameroon
dasychira conjuncta ; inoue , 1956 , j . med . sc . & biol . 9 : 139 ; [ nhm card ]
dasychira cymata swinhoe , 1907 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 7 ) 19 : 204 ; tl : sikkim
dasychira grisea pagenstecher , 1903 ; jahrb . nassau ver . naturk . 56 : 24 ; tl : bone , ne . africa
dasychira achatina hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 168 ; tl : spanish guinea ; togo
dasychira kosemponica strand , 1914 ; ent . mitt . 3 ( 10 / 12 ) : 328 ; tl : kosempo , formosa
dasychira laeliopsis hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 176 ; tl : ivory coast ; cameroons
dasychira locuples ; inoue , 1956 , j . med . sc . & biol . 9 : 141 ; [ nhm card ]
dasychira lunulata ; inoue , 1956 , j . med . sc . & biol . 9 : 137 ; [ nhm card ]
dasychira luteolata kenrick , 1914 ; trans . ent . soc . lond . 1913 ( 4 ) : 596 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira multipunctis strand , 1912 ; archiv naturg . 78 a ( 8 ) : 313 ; tl : kilwa , w of tanganyika
dasychira nora pagenstecher , 1903 ; jahrb . nassau ver . naturk . 56 : 24 ; tl : ganale , ne . africa
dasychira pseudabietis ; inoue , 1956 , j . med . sc . & biol . 9 : 136 ; [ nhm card ]
dasychira soyensis collenette , 1939 ; rev . zool . afr . 33 ( 1 ) : 50 ; tl : soy , kenya
dasychira suisharyonis strand , 1914 ; ent . mitt . 3 ( 10 / 12 ) : 330 ; tl : suisharyo , formosa
dasychira tenebrosa walker , 1865 ; list spec . lepid . insects colln br . mus . 32 : 361 ; tl : darjiling
dasychira virginea ; inoue , 1956 , j . med . sc . & biol . 9 : 138 ; [ nhm card ]
dasychira aeana collenette , 1931 ; trans . r . ent . soc . lond . 79 : 356 ; tl : nw . rhodesia
dasychira amata hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 187 ; tl : uam [ ? ] district
dasychira axutha ; collenette , 1934 , novit . zool . 39 : pl . 10 , f . 8 ; [ nhm card ]
dasychira betschi griveaud , 1973 ; bull . mus . nat . hist . paris 125 ( 186 ) : 1470 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira brachycera collenette , 1937 ; rev . zool . bot . afr . 30 ( 2 ) : 285 ; tl : belgian congo
dasychira cardinalli collenette , 1939 ; rev . zool . afr . 33 ( 1 ) : 58 ; tl : navaro , gold coast
dasychira collenettei griveaud , 1973 ; bull . mus . nat . hist . paris 125 ( 186 ) : 1469 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira crecadia collenette , 1931 ; trans . r . ent . soc . lond . 79 : 356 ; tl : w . kivu
dasychira dollmani collenette , 1931 ; trans . r . ent . soc . lond . 79 : 357 ; tl : nw . rhodesia
dasychira elaeochroa collenette , 1931 ; trans . r . ent . soc . lond . 79 : 354 ; tl : nw . rhodesia
dasychira fulgetra candèze , 1927 ; encyc . ent . b 3 ( 2 ) : 106 ; tl : laokay , indo - china
dasychira glaucozona collenette , 1934 ; novit . zool . 39 : 145 , pl . 10 , f . 15 ; tl : canton
dasychira hastifera hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 176 ; tl : tabora , german east africa
dasychira herbida walker , 1856 ; list spec . lepid . insects colln br . mus . 7 : 1740 ; tl : south africa
dasychira maculata griveaud , 1973 ; bull . mus . nat . hist . paris 125 ( 186 ) : 1466 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira melochlora hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 178 ; tl : s . nigeria , lagos
dasychira montana griveaud , 1973 ; bull . mus . nat . hist . paris 125 ( 186 ) : 1465 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira ochrorhabda collenette , 1937 ; rev . zool . bot . afr . 29 ( 4 ) : 424 ; tl : belgian congo
dasychira platyptera mabille , 1885 ; bull . soc . philom . paris . ( 7 ) 9 : 58 ; tl : magellan straits
dasychira pluto hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 176 ; tl : uam [ ? ] district
dasychira polia hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 173 ; tl : uam [ ? ] district
dasychira scotina hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 176 ; tl : uam [ ? ] district
dasychira stygis collenette , 1936 ; rev . zool . bot . afr . 28 ( 3 ) : 405 ; tl : belgian congo
dasychira taberna hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 175 ; tl : uam [ ? ] district
dasychira tessmanni hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 173 ; tl : uam [ ? ] district
dasychira thysanogramma collenette , 1930 ; trans . ent . soc . lond . 78 ( 1 ) : 80 ; tl : belgian congo
dasychira triselena collenette , 1931 ; trans . r . ent . soc . lond . 79 : 354 ; tl : w . kivu
dasychira aenotata tams , 1930 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 6 : 162 ; tl : nw . rhodesia
dasychira azelota collenette , 1933 ; ent . mon . mag . 69 : 261 ; tl : sesswe is . , nw . victoria nyanza
dasychira bhana moore , [ 1866 ] ; proc . zool . soc . lond . 1865 ( 3 ) : 804 ; tl : darjiling
dasychira brunneipicta collenette , 1932 ; zool . meded . leiden 14 ( 10 ) : 181 ; tl : tonsea lama , n . celebes
dasychira topica collenette , 1960 ; ann . mus . congo belge ( 8 ) sci . zool . 80 : 23 ; tl : congo
dasychira callistoides collenette , 1960 ; ann . mus . congo belge ( 8 ) sci . zool . 80 : 23 ; tl : congo
dasychira capnora collenette , 1933 ; ent . mon . mag . 69 : 263 ; tl : sesse is . , nw . victoria nyanza
dasychira chekiangensis collenette , 1938 ; proc . r . ent . soc . lond . ( b ) 7 : 218 ; tl : chekiang
dasychira cinerea collenette , 1933 ; ent . mon . mag . 69 : 264 ; tl : sesse is . , nw . victoria nyanza
dasychira compsa collenette , 1933 ; ent . mon . mag . 69 : 262 ; tl : sesse is . , nw . victoria nyanza
dasychira emphanipoda collenette , 1957 ; proc . r . ent . soc . lond . ( b ) 26 : 158 ; tl : nigeria
dasychira euryptila collenette , 1947 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 14 : 55 ; tl : w . celebes
dasychira grata hulstaert , 1923 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 9 ) 11 : 190 ; tl : mindanao , philippines
dasychira ila swinhoe , 1904 ; trans . ent . soc . lond . 1904 ( 1 ) : 146 ; tl : obuassi , ashanti
dasychira innupta collenette , 1960 ; ann . mus . congo belge ( 8 ) sci . zool . 80 : 24 ; tl : congo
dasychira jefferyi collenette , 1937 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 20 : 609 ; tl : kitale , kenya
dasychira lampropoda collenette , 1937 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 20 : 613 ; tl : kampala , uganda
dasychira laphyctes collenette , 1937 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 20 : 610 ; tl : s . nigeria
dasychira macnultyi collenette , 1957 ; proc . r . ent . soc . lond . ( b ) 26 : 157 ; tl : nigeria
dasychira multilinea hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 156 [ ? ] ; tl : lolodorf , cameroon
dasychira nigritula walker , 1865 ; list spec . lepid . insects colln br . mus . 32 : 360 ; tl : n . india
dasychira nioka collenette , 1960 ; ann . mus . congo belge ( 8 ) sci . zool . 80 : 22 ; tl : congo
dasychira nox collenette , 1938 ; proc . r . ent . soc . lond . ( b ) 7 : 218 ; tl : hunan
dasychira ooidophera collenette , 1960 ; ann . mus . congo belge ( 8 ) sci . zool . 80 : 25 ; tl : congo
dasychira rubrifilata hampson , 1905 ; ann . s . afr . mus . 3 : 399 ; tl : br . central africa ; rhodesia
dasychira stauropoides collenette , 1960 ; ann . mus . congo belge ( 8 ) sci . zool . 80 : 24 ; tl : congo
dasychira thanatos hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 175 ; tl : spanish guinea ; bipindi , cameroons
dasychira theata collenette , 1960 ; ann . mus . congo belge ( 8 ) sci . zool . 80 : 22 ; tl : congo
dasychira umbra rothschild , 1920 ; j . fed . malay states mus . 8 ( 3 ) : 133 ; tl : w . sumatra
dasychira aethalodes collenette , 1931 ; trans . r . ent . soc . lond . 79 : 353 ; tl : mt . mlanje , nyasaland
dasychira anisozyga collenette , 1960 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 13 ) 3 ( 26 ) : 98 ; tl : nigeria
dasychira anoista collenette , 1960 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 13 ) 3 ( 26 ) : 99 ; tl : nigeria
dasychira aphanta collenette , 1960 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 13 ) 3 ( 26 ) : 97 ; tl : nigeria
dasychira burtti collenette , 1960 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 13 ) 3 ( 26 ) : 95 ; tl : tanganyika
dasychira callipepla collenette , 1960 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 13 ) 3 ( 26 ) : 95 ; tl : kenya
dasychira chlororhina collenette , 1938 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 1 ( 2 ) : 216 ; tl : congo
dasychira confinis distant , 1899 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 7 ) 4 ( 23 ) : 360 ; tl : transvaal
dasychira exigua candèze , 1927 ; encyc . ent . b 3 ( 2 ) : 105 ; tl : phom - penh , indo - china
dasychira gentilis butler , 1879 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 5 ) 4 ( 21 ) : 239 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira hoenei collenette , 1935 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 17 ( 99 ) : 340 : n . yunnan
dasychira hughesi collenette , 1933 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 11 ( 61 ) : 43 ; tl : natal
dasychira hypnotoides collenette , 1957 ; proc . r . ent . soc . lond . ( b ) 26 : 157 ; tl : gold coast
dasychira ilesha collenette , 1931 ; trans . r . ent . soc . lond . 79 : 358 ; tl : ilesha , s . nigeria
dasychira isozyga collenette , 1960 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 13 ) 3 ( 26 ) : 97 ; tl : nigeria
dasychira lipara collenette , 1960 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 13 ) 3 ( 26 ) : 96 ; tl : uganda
dasychira melli collenette , 1934 ; novit . zool . 39 : 146 , pl . 10 , f . 10 , 22 ; tl : lungtaoshan
dasychira nyctopa collenette , 1960 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 13 ) 3 ( 26 ) : 96 ; tl : nigeria
dasychira phaleroides collenette , 1939 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 3 ( 13 ) : 49 ; tl : cameroons
dasychira phenax collenette , 1932 ; novit . zool . 37 : 174 , pl . 1 , f . 26 ; tl : durban , natal
dasychira pulchra swinhoe , 1906 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 7 ) 17 ( 102 ) : 545 ; tl : coomassie
dasychira vibicipennis butler , 1879 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 5 ) 4 ( 21 ) : 239 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira wilemani collenette , 1933 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 11 ( 61 ) : 45 ; tl : luzon
? parabatella dall ' asta , 1981 ; rev . zool . bot . afr . 95 ( 4 ) : 754 ; ts : dasychira polyploca collenette
dasychira aphanes collenette , 1938 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 1 ( 2 ) : 217 ; tl : belgian congo
dasychira bryophilina hampson , 1910 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 5 ( 29 ) : 450 ; tl : cape colony
dasychira dasynota collenette , 1938 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 1 ( 2 ) : 215 ; tl : belgian congo
dasychira dolichoscia collenette , 1947 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 14 : 56 ; tl : tjamba , sw . celebes
dasychira haigi collenette , 1937 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 20 : 611 ; tl : ogoja , s . nigeria
dasychira leucostigmata hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 176 ; tl : ukami mts ; kyambu , e . africa
dasychira magnalia swinhoe , 1903 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 7 ) 12 ( 68 ) : 198 ; tl : khasia hills
dasychira melarhina collenette , 1938 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 1 ( 2 ) : 217 ; tl : belgian congo
dasychira modesta ab . ♂ effeminata kardakoff , 1928 ; ent . mitt . 17 ( 8 ) : 416 , pl . 8 , f . 14
dasychira statheuta collenette , 1937 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 20 : 614 ; tl : juaso , e of ashanti
dasychira albiplaga swinhoe , 1908 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 1 ( 1 ) : 62 ; tl : e . java
dasychira buinensis collenette , 1951 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 12 ) 4 ( 46 ) : 1036 ; tl : solomon is .
dasychira callipluta collenette , 1933 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 11 ( 61 ) : 38 ; tl : kampala , uganda
dasychira catadela collenette , 1960 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 13 ) 3 ( 26 ) : 99 ; tl : s . cameroons
dasychira cyrteschata collenette , 1939 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 4 ( 21 ) : 337 ; tl : n . yunnan
dasychira eclipes collenette , 1939 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 3 ( 13 ) : 50 ; tl : durban , natal
dasychira elgonensis collenette , 1939 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 3 ( 13 ) : 52 ; tl : mt . elgon
dasychira esthlopis collenette , 1953 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 12 ) 6 ( 68 ) : 572 ; tl : s . rhodesia
dasychira hypochlora collenette , 1939 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 3 ( 13 ) : 59 ; tl : lolodorf , cameroons
dasychira ninae sheljuzhko , 1943 ; mitt . münchn . ent . ges . 33 : 79 , pl . 8 , f . 7 ; tl : pamirs
dasychira omodepseta collenette , 1939 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 3 ( 13 ) : 51 ; tl : mt . elgon
dasychira pelodes collenette , 1939 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 3 ( 13 ) : 54 ; tl : lolodorf , cameroons
dasychira phaedropoda collenette , 1954 ; rev . zool . bot . afr . 50 ( 1 - 2 ) : 7 ; tl : elizabethville , belgian congo
dasychira pheosia ophiodes collenette , 1960 ; ann . mus . congo belge ( 8 ) sci . zool . 80 : 26 ; tl : nw . rhodesia
dasychira phoca hampson , 1910 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 5 ( 29 ) : 448 ; tl : mulema , uganda
dasychira pilodes collenette , 1935 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 17 ( 99 ) : 342 ; tl : n . yunnan
dasychira planozona collenette , 1935 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 17 ( 99 ) : 343 ; tl : n . yunnan
dasychira polysphena collenette , 1936 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 17 ( 99 ) : 338 ; tl : n . yunnan
dasychira psolobalia collenette , 1936 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 17 ( 99 ) : 341 ; tl : n . yunnan
dasychira semicirculosa gaede , 1932 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 2 ( suppl . ) : 96 ; tl : ta - tsien - lu
dasychira simiolus collenette , 1936 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 17 ( 99 ) : 338 ; tl : n . yunnan
dasychira thysanoessa collenette , 1933 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 11 ( 61 ) : 40 ; tl : nairobi , kenya
dasychira triphyllobapta collenette , 1937 ; rev . zool . bot . afr . 30 ( 2 ) : 282 ; tl : busiro r . , belgian congo
dasychira umbrensis bethune - baker , 1913 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 12 ( 67 ) : 65 ; tl : uganda
dasychira umbricola hampson , 1910 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 5 ( 29 ) : 445 ; tl : s . nigeria
dasychira endophaea hampson , 1910 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 5 ( 29 ) : 446 ; tl : kumasi , gold coast
dasychira exitela collenette , 1939 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 3 ( 13 ) : 57 ; tl : karonga district , nyasaland
dasychira gonophoroides collenette , 1939 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 3 ( 13 ) : 49 ; tl : bingerville , ivory coast
dasychira mniodes collenette , 1939 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 3 ( 13 ) : 55 ; tl : njala , sierra leone
dasychira phaeogramma collenette , 1939 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 3 ( 13 ) : 56 ; tl : sakondi , gold coast
dasychira phaeosticta collenette , 1937 ; rev . zool . bot . afr . 29 ( 4 ) : 424 ; tl : semliki valley , buamba forest , uganda
dasychira poliotis hampson , 1910 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 5 ( 29 ) : 449 ; tl : white river , transvaal
dasychira rhabdogonia collenette , 1938 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 1 ( 2 ) : 218 ; tl : tshinkolobwe , haut katanga
dasychira rhabdota collenette , 1933 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 11 ( 61 ) : 39 ; tl : njala , sierra leone
dasychira satelles collenette , 1939 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 3 ( 13 ) : 57 ; tl : bingerville , ivory coast
dasychira aridela collenette , 1956 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 12 ) 8 ( 93 ) : 650 ; tl : elizabethville , b . congo
dasychira cerebosa ; collenette , 1933 , novit . zool . 39 : 32 ; collenette , 1934 , novit . zool . 39 : 145 ; [ nhm card ]
dasychira didyma collenette , 1956 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 12 ) 8 ( 93 ) : 650 ; tl : knysna forest , cape province
dasychira leucogramma hampson , 1910 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 5 ( 29 ) : 451 ; tl : port lokko , sierra leone
dasychira olearia swinhoe , 1885 ; proc . zool . soc . lond . 1885 : 297 , pl . 20 , f . 14 - 15 ; tl : poona
dasychira phloeobares collenette , 1938 ; proc . r . ent . soc . lond . ( b ) 7 : 217 ; tl : lungtau , near nanking , kiangsu
dasychira strigidentata bethune - baker , 1911 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 7 ( 41 ) : 548 ; tl : oni , lagos
dasychira canovirescens aurivillius , 1925 ; zweiten dt . zentral - afrika - exped . ( zool . ) 1 ( lep 4 ) : 1282 ; tl : s . cameroon
dasychira hadromeres collenette , 1955 ; nova guinea n . s . 6 ( 1 ) : 53 , pl . 2 , f . 10 ; tl : dutch new guinea
dasychira ibele collenette , 1955 ; nova guinea n . s . 6 ( 1 ) : 54 , pl . 1 , f . 16 ; tl : dutch new guinea
dasychira kivuensis collenette , 1939 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 3 ( 13 ) : 51 ; tl : lowowo valley , w . kivu
dasychira ladburyi bethune - baker , 1911 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 7 ( 41 ) : 550 ; tl : bugoma fores , uganda
dasychira leucomene collenette , 1938 ; proc . r . ent . soc . lond . ( b ) 7 : 216 ; tl : li - kiang , n . yunnan
dasychira lulua collenette , 1937 ; rev . zool . bot . afr . 29 ( 4 ) : 423 ; tl : lulua , kasai - luleni , belg . congo
dasychira nigrosparsata kenrick , 1914 ; trans . ent . soc . lond . 1913 ( 4 ) : 596 , pl . 32 , f . 22 ; tl : madagascar
dasychira obsoletissima bethune - baker , 1911 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 7 ( 41 ) : 549 ; tl : n ' dalla tando
dasychira orgyioides aurivillius , 1925 ; zweiten dt . zentral - afrika - exped . ( zool . ) 1 ( lep 4 ) : 1283 ; tl : nemayong , kamerun
dasychira styx bethune - baker , 1911 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 7 ( 41 ) : 550 ; tl : n ' dalla tando
dasychira carpenteri bethune - baker , 1913 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 12 ( 67 ) : 65 ; tl : damba i . , uganda
dasychira exoleta bethune - baker , 1911 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 7 ( 41 ) : 549 ; tl : malange , w . africa
dasychira geoffreyi bethune - baker , 1913 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 12 ( 67 ) : 64 ; tl : damba i . , uganda
dasychira semlikiensis collenette , 1939 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 11 ) 3 ( 13 ) : 53 ; tl : w . semliki valley , belgian congo
dasychira semotheta collenette , 1933 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 10 ) 11 ( 61 ) : 42 ; tl : upper lowa valley , w . kivu
dasychira alboschistacea rothschild , 1915 ; in rothschild & durrant , lep . b . o . u . exp . new guinea : 77 ; tl : base camp , dutch new guinea
dasychira eudela collenette , 1954 ; rev . zool . bot . afr . 50 ( 1 - 2 ) : 8 , f . a ; tl : elizabethville , b . congo
dasychira fuscoplagiata aurivillius , 1925 ; zweiten dt . zentral - afrika - exped . ( zool . ) 1 ( lep 4 ) : 1281 ; tl : adjela , s . cameroon
dasychira likilembae aurivillius , 1925 ; zweiten dt . zentral - afrika - exped . ( zool . ) 1 ( lep 4 ) : 1282 ; tl : likilemba , s . kamerun
dasychira ( ? ) moerens felder , 1874 ; reise fregatte novara , bd 2 ( abth . 2 ) ( 4 ) : pl . 99 , f . 4 ; tl : ceylon
dasychira plagosa rothschild , 1915 ; in rothschild & durrant , lep . b . o . u . exp . new guinea : 77 ; tl : utakwa r . , 2500 - 3000ft
dasychira nachiensis ; collenette , 1934 , novit . zool . 39 : 146 ; inoue , 1956 , j . med . sc . & biol . 9 : 140 ; [ nhm card ]
dasychira burgessi collenette , 1956 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 12 ) 8 ( 93 ) : 648 , pl . 16 , f . 14 ; tl : sw . uganda
dasychira baibarana matsumura , 1927 ; j . coll . agric . hokkaido imp . univ . 19 ( 1 ) : 27 , pl . 2 , f . 6 ♀ ; tl : formosa , horisha
dasychira coreana matsumura , 1927 ; j . coll . agric . hokkaido imp . univ . 19 ( 1 ) : 36 , pl . 2 , f . 10 ♂ ; tl : corea , suigen
dasychira kikuchii matsumura , 1927 ; j . coll . agric . hokkaido imp . univ . 19 ( 1 ) : 29 , pl . 2 , f . 4 ♀ ; tl : formosa , horisha
dasychira misana moore , 1859 ; in horsfield & moore , cat . lep . ins . mus . nat . east india house 2 : 340 , pl . 11a , f . 2 ; tl : java
dasychira celaenica collenette , 1955 ; nova guinea n . s . 6 ( 1 ) : 54 , pl . 2 , f . 9 ; tl : moss forest camp , snow mts . , dutch new guinea
dasychira dominickaria ferguson , 1978 ; [ mna22 . 2 ] : 49 , f . 12 , pl . 6 , f . 1 - 9 ; tl : wedge plantation , mcclellanville , charleston co . , south carolina
dasychira matheri ferguson , 1978 ; [ mna22 . 2 ] : 36 , pl . 3 , f . 28 - 29 , pl . a , f . 1 - 2 ; tl : bovina , warren co . , mississippi
dasychira mescalera ferguson , 1978 ; [ mna22 . 2 ] : 33 , f . 8b - c , pl . 5 , f . 14 - 20 ; tl : mackittrick canyon , guadalupe mts . , culberson co . , texas
dasychira meridionalis pallorosa ferguson , 1978 ; [ mna22 . 2 ] : 42 , pl . 4 , f . 7 , pl . a , f . 3 - 6 ; tl : welder wildlife refuge , sinton , san patricio co . , texas
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rhodesana ( liparinae ) ; swinhoe , 1923 , ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 9 ) 11 ( 61 ) : 95
sminthopses aeschra hampson , 1926 ; descr . gen . and spec . lepid . br . mus . : 528 ; tl : uganda , entebbe
orgyia albacostata bethune - baker , 1911 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 7 ( 41 ) : 545 ; tl : malanga , w . africa
orgyia antica ; swinhoe , 1923 , ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 9 ) 11 ( 63 ) : 299
north carolina , south carolina , florida , mississippi , louisiana , texas . see [ maps ]
parorgyia atrivenosa palm , 1893 ; j . n . y . ent . soc . 1 : 21 , pl . 1 , f . 5 ; tl : red river region , arkansas
aroa aurantifascia hampson , [ 1893 ] ; fauna br . india ( moths ) 1 : 440 ; tl : naga hills
chekiang , guangdong , hunan , jiangxi , heilongjiang , guangxi . see [ maps ]
larva on pinus massoniana , p . tabluaeformis , p . ellioti , p . taeda
s . ontario , massachusetts - north carolina - iowa , missouri , arkansas . see [ maps ]
parorgyia clintoni grote & robinson , 1866 ; proc . ent . soc . philad . 6 : 3 , pl . 1 , f . 2 - 3 ; tl : seekonk , rhode island
ilema brunneicosta holland , 1893 ; psyche 6 : 471 , pl . 17 , f . 10 ; tl : ogove river
notolophus caeca ; swinhoe , 1923 , ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 9 ) 11 ( 64 ) : 422
= orgyia mascarena ; swinhoe , 1923 , ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 9 ) 11 ( 64 ) : 406
mardara catocaloides leech , 1899 ; trans . ent . soc . lond . 1899 ( 1 ) : 126 ; tl : w . china
aroa catori bethune - baker , 1911 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 7 ( 41 ) : 546 ; tl : lokoja district
lymantria cerebosa swinhoe , 1903 ; trans . ent . soc . lond . 1903 ( 3 ) : 483 ; tl : solon , simla
maine - new jersey , michigan , wisconsin , minnesota . see [ maps ]
olene atomaria f . aridensis benjamin , 1922 ; can . ent . 54 : 197 ; tl : brown ' s mills in the pines , new jersey
utidava ( ? ) citana schaus & clements , 1893 ; sierra leone lep . : 26 , pl . 1 , f . 10 ; tl : sierra leone
notodona marmor mabille , 1880 ; c . r . soc . ent . belg . 23 : 17 ; tl : madagascar
rhodesana crenulata bethune - baker , 1908 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 2 ( 9 ) : 261 ; tl : fort jameson , n . e . rhodesia
= orgyia gonophora ; swinhoe , 1923 , ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 9 ) 11 ( 64 ) : 401
south carolina , florida , louisiana , e . texas . see [ maps ]
nova scotia , maine , s . quebec - ontario , wisconsin , minnesota , manitoba , north dakota , north carolina . see [ maps ]
larva on quercus , corylus , amelanchier , salix , salix inferior ? [ mna22 . 2 ]
lymantria eddela swinhoe , 1903 ; trans . ent . soc . lond . 1903 ( 3 ) : 494 ; tl : ewanbo , tanganyika
ilema fusca holland , 1893 ; psyche 6 : 472 ( preocc . ) ; tl : west africa
oecura goodii holland , 1893 ; psyche 6 : 390 , pl . 9 , f . 1 , 3 - 4 ; tl : w . africa
calliteara grandidieri butler , 1882 ; cistula ent . 3 : 14 ; tl : madagascar
lymantria griseata rothschild , 1915 ; in rothschild & durrant , lep . b . o . u . exp . new guinea : 76 ; tl : dutch new guinea
olene grisefacta dyar , 1911 ; proc . ent . soc . wash . 13 ( 1 ) : 20 ; tl : glenwood springs , colorado
olene bonniwelli barnes & mcdunnough , 1924 ; contrib . nat . hist . lep . n . am . 5 ( 3 ) : 185 ; tl : high rolls , new mexico
larva on pseudotsuga menziesii , tsuga heterophylla , picea engelmannii , p . glauca , pinus ponderosa , p . edulis [ mna22 . 2 ]
olene styx barnes & mcdunnough , 1911 ; psyche 18 ( 5 ) : 159 , pl . 13 ( preocc . ) ; tl : duncan , british columbia
lymantria fusca rothschild , 1915 ; in rothschild & durrant , lep . b . o . u . exp . new guinea : 76 ( preocc . ) ; tl : dutch new guinea
orgyia horrida ; swinhoe , 1923 , ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 9 ) 11 ( 64 ) : 402
new jersey , north carolina , south carolina , na . georgia , florida . see [ maps ]
phalaena leucophaea smith , 1797 ; in smith & abbot , nat . hist . rarer lepid . ins . georgia , 2 : 155 , pl . 78 ; tl : georgia
larva on glycine max , wisteria floribunda , rosa spp . , deutzia spp . , phragmites communis , dolichos lablab , medicago denticulata , hibiscus mutabilis , diospyros kaki , salix spp . inoue , 1956 , j . med . sc . & biol . 9 : 141
partia ab . grammifera schultze , 1934 ; dt . ent . z . iris 48 : 110 ; tl : nw . belgian congo
japan , askold i . , amur , ussuri , korea , manchuria , . . . . see [ maps ]
larva on quercus spp . , castanea spp . inoue , 1956 , j . med . sc . & biol . 9 : 137
orgyia malgassica kenrick , 1914 ; trans . ent . soc . lond . 1913 ( 4 ) : 597 , pl . 32 , f . 21 ; tl : madagascar
parorgyia manto strecker , 1900 ; lep . rhopal . het . , suppl . 3 : 29 ; tl : stewart co . , georgia
larva on pinus , p . virginiana , p . banksiana [ mna22 . 2 ]
cifuna marginenotata hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 189 [ ? ] ; tl : bingerville , ivory coast
olene basiflava meridionalis barnes & mcdunnough , 1913 ; contr . nat . hist . lep . n . am . 2 ( 2 ) : 56 , pl . 2 , f . 3 - 4 ; tl : lakeland , florida
olene kerrvillei barnes & mcdunnough , 1913 ; contr . nat . hist . lep . n . am . 2 ( 2 ) : 59 , pl . 1 , f . 7 - 9 ; tl : kerrville , texas
ilema miserata holland , 1893 ; psyche 6 : 471 ; tl : ogove r .
laelia moszkowskii strand , 1910 ; dt . ent . z . iris 24 ( 10 ) : 205 ; tl : c . sumatra
orgyia nigra ; swinhoe , 1923 , ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 9 ) 11 ( 63 ) : 304
lymantria nigrita rothschild , 1915 ; in rothschild & durrant , lep . b . o . u . exp . new guinea : 76 ; tl : dutch new guinea
orgyia nigrocristata joicey & talbot , 1924 ; bull . hill mus . 1 ( 3 ) : 556 ; tl : congo , irumu , w of lake albert
lymantria nigrostriata kenrick , 1914 ; trans . ent . soc . lond . 1913 ( 4 ) : 597 ; tl : madagascar
ornithopsyche ( ? ) noctuaeformis aurivillius , 1925 ; zweiten dt . zentral - afrika - exped . ( zool . ) 1 ( lep 4 ) : 1279 ; tl : quesso , fr . congo
notohyba nubifuga holland , 1893 ; psyche 6 : 451 , 568 , pl . 18 , f . 3 ; tl : ogové r . valley
aroa obliqua bethune - baker , 1911 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 7 ( 41 ) : 546 ; tl : lokoja district
dasychirana obliqualinea bethune - baker , 1911 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 7 ( 41 ) : 551 ; tl : malange , w . africa
nena , s . quebec , s . ontario , minnesota , iowa , nebraska , missouri , north carolina , arkansas . see [ maps ]
olene lemmeri barnes & benjamin , 1927 ; bull . brooklyn ent . soc . 22 : 226 ; tl : lakehurst , new jersey
larva on quercus , carya , fagus , ulmus , betula , prunus serotina [ mna22 . 2 ]
notohyba obscura holland , 1893 ; psyche 6 : 452 ; tl : w . africa
olene orimba swinhoe , 1894 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 6 ) 14 ( 84 ) : 435 ; tl : khasia hills
calliteara pastor butler , 1882 ; cistula ent . 3 : 15 ; tl : madagascar
metachrostis pectinata hampson , 1907 ; j . bombay nat . hist . soc . 17 ( 2 ) : 476 ; tl : maskeliya ; kandy , ceylon
aroa perfida bethune - baker , 1911 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 7 ( 41 ) : 546 ; tl : gunnal , w . africa
parorgyia phasiana butler , 1882 ; cistula ent . 3 : 17 ; tl : madagascar
olene pini dyar , 1911 ; proc . ent . soc . wash . 13 ( 1 ) : 19 ; tl : north sangus , massachusetts
olene pini var . pinicola dyar , 1911 ; proc . ent . soc . wash . 13 ( 1 ) : 20 ; tl : douglas co . , wisconsin
aroa pinodes bethune - baker , 1911 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 8 ) 7 ( 41 ) : 547 ; tl : n ' dalla tando
newfoundland , labrador - alberta , massachusetts , new york , north carolina . see [ maps ]
: summit of the black mts . , north carolina , alt . about 6000 ' to 6715 '
olene pini dyar , 1911 ; proc . ent . soc . wash . 13 ( 1 ) : 19 ; tl : north saugus , massachusetts
larva on picea glauca , p . mariana , p . rubens , abies balsamea , a . fraseri , larix , tsuga canadiensis , pinus [ nma22 . 2 ]
anaxila plagiata walker , 1855 ; list spec . lepid . insects colln br . mus . 4 : 810 ; tl : -
proleprota cratista collenette , 1960 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 13 ) 3 ( 26 ) : 98 ; tl : kenya
laelia protecta hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 163 ; tl : cameroon
= ; [ nhm card ] ; inoue , 1956 , j . med . sc . & biol . 9 : 136
larva on malus spp . , quercus spp . , acer spp . inoue , 1956 , j . med . sc . & biol . 9 : 137
erastria ( ? ) punctifera walker , [ 1858 ] ; list spec . lepid . insects colln br . mus . 12 : 809 ; tl : congo
oecura pytna druce , 1898 ; ann . mag . nat . hist . ( 7 ) 1 ( 3 ) : 210 ; tl : west africa , gambia
eudasychira quinquepunctata möschler , 1887 ; abh . senckenb . nat . ges . 15 : 75 , f . 11 ; tl : gold coast , accra
homochira [ ? ] ruandana hering , 1926 ; in seitz , gross - schmett . erde 14 : 150 ( grünberg ? ) ; tl : nw . ruanda
notohyba striata holland , 1893 ; psyche 6 : 452 , pl . 17 , f . 28 ; tl : ogove river
dasylaelia strigata aurivillius , 1925 ; zweiten dt . zentral - afrika - exped . ( zool . ) 1 ( lep 4 ) : 1285 , f . 68 ; tl : karmerun , bundji
anaxila subflava walker , 1855 ; list spec . lepid . insects colln br . mus . 4 : 918 ; tl : ashanti
notohyba subochracea aurivillius , 1910 ; in sjösted , kilimandjaro - meru exped . 2 ( 9 ) : 23 ; tl : kibonoto , kilimandjaro
s . maryland - florida , missouri , e . texas , south carolina , mississippi , ohio , kentucky . see [ maps ]


the black eagle ( ictinaetus malaiensis ) is a bird of prey .

like all eagles , it is in the family accipitridae , and is the only member of the genus ictinaetus .

they soar over forests in the hilly regions of tropical asia , especially the indian subcontinent and adjoining regions .

they hunt mammals and birds , particularly at their nests .

they are easily identified by their widely splayed and long primary " fingers " , the characteristic silhouette , slow flight and yellow ceres and legs that contrast with their dark feathers .

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arrcn indian black eagle project devoted to gathering information on the ecology and conservation of this species .
these black eagle species are distributed in southern china , indian subcontinent , myanmar and southeast asia .
the black eagle is a bird found in far cry 3 , far cry 4 , and far cry primal . as its name implies , in all appearances so far the black eagle has been a black - feathered eagle . it ' s very aggressive and bombards people and prey in its vicinity .
the indian black eagle is a widespread forest eagle , uncommon or rare according to the range , but its populations are not currently threatened .
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the black eagle is classified as least concern ( lc ) on the iucn red list ( 1 ) .
other names : indian black eagle ; neopus malayensis ; i . malayensis ; falco malaiensis temminck , 1822 ;
learn about steller ' s sea eagle and the white - tailed sea eagle .
figure 1 : black eagle distribution ( scops , 2006 after fergusson - lees et al . , 2001 ) .
outside of breeding season , black - chested snake - eagle may gather at roosts of up to 200 birds .
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black - chested snake - eagle nest with chick , nylsvley area , south africa . [ photo warwick tarboton © ]
description : black - chested snake - eagle adult has black upperparts , with slight “scaled” effect , due to pale feathers’ edges . underparts are white , except chin , throat and chest which are black . underwing and undertail feathers are white , with narrow black bars across secondaries and tail . head is black . hooked bill is blackish with grey cere . eyes are bright yellow . long bare legs and feet are grey . both sexes are similar .
diet : black - chested snake - eagle feeds mainly on snakes , but it also consumes lizards , frogs , small mammals and birds .
the golden eagle and the wedge - tailed eagle have rich gold rear head and neck , and whitish or rufous panel on the upperwing . the verreaux’s eagle ( a . verreauxii ) is black with conspicuous white v on the upper back .
recommended citation : global raptor information network . 2018 . species account : indian black eagle ictinaetus malayensis . downloaded from urltoken on 9 jul . 2018
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the bald eagle ( haliaeetus leucocephalus ) , our national bird , is the only eagle unique to north america .
protection / threats / status : black - chested snake - eagle is uncommon to locally common , but species is not endangered , due to its wide distribution .
oriental region : widespread . the indian black eagle is found in hilly , forested or wooded country in india , sri lanka , myanmar ( burma ) and malaysia .
voice : sounds by xeno - canto black - chested snake - eagle rarely calls . but it can utter a melodious whistle “kwo - kwo - kwo - kweeu” .
range : black - chested snake - eagle lives in eastern , central and southern africa . it is highly nomadic in many areas , and possibly intra african migrant .
following a natural way , we start with the indian black eagle , placed in this group because some physical features and behaviour are similar to those of the booted eagles .
the black eagle is a large bird , measuring 65 to 80 cm in length and weighing 1 , 000 to 1 , 600 grams . the wingspan is 150 to 180 cm .
outside the golden eagle , the gurney’s eagle and the wedge - tailed eagle , all the other species occur in africa and eurasia . some of them migrate to winter southwards , others are resident .
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black eagles are not vocal birds as they rely more on visual communications , however the juvenile eagle is very vocal as it calls continuously to its mother on sight , for food and protection .
found only in north america , the bald eagle is also called the american eagle . the other eagle native to this continent , the somewhat less rare golden eagle , occurs in other parts of the world as well . the bald eagle is the north american continent ' s second largest bird of prey , surpassed in size only by the california condor .
the black eagle is a fairly common resident and one of the most thoroughly researched eagles in southern africa . this magnificent species gets its scientific name from the 18th century naturalist jules verreaux , hence “ aquila verreauxii ” . black eagles are found at sea level from the cape province to the drakensberg in natal , to the soutpansberg in the northern province and far beyond into the rock hills of southern zimbabwe , motobos hills , where cecil john rhodes was laid to rest . the motobos hills is the home of the densest population of black eagles , this is the area where val gargett did her wondrous study of + / - 60 breeding pairs and wrote “ the black eagle – a study ” well worth a read if you are passionate about raptors , especially black eagles .
the black hawk - eagle inhabits generally lowlands in tropical forests . occurs at many sites in extensive , primary forest ; but may prefer , or at least tolerate , more open forested habitats than does ornate hawk - eagle ( spizaetus ornatus ) ( hilty and brown 1986 ) .
habitat : black - chested snake - eagle lives from desert to open steppes , savannahs and woodlands . it avoids true desert and dense forests . we find it from sea level to 3400 metres of elevation .
) of africa is heavily built , brown above with black throat and black - spotted white underparts . it has a short , barred tail and bright yellow eyes . it is large and strong enough to kill jackals and small antelopes , but its usual food is chickenlike birds and
some peculiar features characterize both spanish imperial eagle and eastern imperial eagle , with golden - white hind crown and hind neck , and more or less white on shoulders .
the bald eagle is the only eagle confined to north america . there are no other large blackish - brown birds with a white head and tail in north american .
osprey are often mistaken for bald eagles , but with a little close observation can be easily identified . the osprey has a smaller head , that is white , with a black line going through the eye . some 4 year old eagles will show this same black line , so the wing shape is the best identification . the osprey has a narrower wing than the bald eagle and normally has a crook in it , while the bald eagle wing will be straight .
several species need water and are living close to wetlands , wet meadows , forests and swamp - forest . the lesser spotted eagle ( a . pomarina ) , the greater spotted eagle ( a . clanga ) , the gurney’s eagle ( a . gurneyi ) and the cassin’s hawk - eagle ( a . africana ) depend heavily on water .
on the other hand , the spanish imperial eagle , the eastern imperial eagle , the golden eagle and the verreaux’s eagle occur more often at high elevation in mountains . numerous persecutions led them far from humans . originally , some of them bred in isolated trees , but now , they prefer forests and mountains , often at very high elevation .
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the dark brown eagles usually have uniform colour . the largest such as the spanish imperial eagle ( a . adalberti ) , the eastern imperial eagle ( a . heliaca ) , the golden eagle ( a . chrysateos ) and the wedge - tailed eagle ( a . audax ) have dark brown plumage , the two latter show rufous tinge overall .
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the black eagle species have an extremely large range and are considered least vulnerable . the global population is estimated to number 10 , 000 individual birds . degradation of forests and loss of habitat are the main threats to the survival of these bird species .
( e . g . , the endangered madagascar serpent eagle ) , occur in africa .
) , which ranges from southern mexico to brazil , is about 1 metre ( 3 . 3 feet ) long and bears a crest of dark feathers on its head . its body is black above and white below except for a black chest band . it is becoming increasingly rare , particularly in mexico and central america . the
the indian black eagle ( ictinaetus malayensis ) is a medium - sized to large eagle with a length of 67 - 81 cm , a wingspan of 164 - 178 cm and a weight of 1000 - 1600 grams . some features such as the immature plumage and several osteological characters might be found in kites . it has black plumage overall . bill is black . eyes are dark brown . cere , legs and feet are bright yellow . when in flight , this eagle is distinctive thanks to the large , broad wings and the long tail with weak narrow pale bands . male and female are similar in plumage , with female larger than male . the juvenile has dark brown upperparts with some pale feather’s tips , and head , neck and underparts pale buff with blackish streaks .
in far cry 3 , the black eagle is very rare and is only seen on south rook island . it will advertise people of its presence by making a loud screeching sound and grabbing riders of hang gliders with its talons [ 1 ] . it cannot be killed under normal circumstances , but if a hang glider is veered and crashes into the black eagle it will die . in far cry 4 and far cry primal , the black eagle functions very differently . it appears in the natural game world , roosting in the mountains of kyrat and oros , especially around bell towers in the former . kyrati black eagles attack civilians , including ajay ghale , at random , being a subject of great concern for golden path rebels , who try to kill them at every opportunity [ 2 ] . they even interact with the environment , attempting to and sometimes succeeding at carrying off pigs or other prey . notoriously , sometimes they will drop these animals onto unsuspecting humans .
behaviour : black - chested snake - eagle hunts in open areas , often on the wing . it soars , kiting when windy with wings bent , but also hovering while is flapping its wings . it may pursue its prey over long distances . it usually hunts solitary .
reproduction : black - chested snake - eagle’s nest is a small stick nest concealed on the top of a low thorn tree . female lays only one white egg . incubation lasts about 50 days , mainly by female . young leave the nest about 3 months after hatching .
have a mixture of brown and white feathers , with a black beak and brown eyes in younger birds ; some immature bald eagles have more mottling than others . adult plumage develops when a bald eagle become sexually mature ; it takes five years for a bald eagle to attain solid white head and tail feathers . for the first five years they gradually change ; the beak turns from black to yellow , the eyes from brown to pale yellow , body feathers from mottled to dark brown , and head and tail feathers from mottled to solid white .
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the golden eagle performs low flight and catches its preys on the ground . pairs sometimes hunt together .
these eagle species inhabit dense tropical forests . they are seen soaring over the canopy looking for prey .
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some of them such as the greater spotted eagle ( a . clanga ) and the tawny eagle ( a . rapax ) can be polymorphic , or at least show variable intensity in colours and marking areas .
the rugged or mountainous terrain with cliffs , rock ledges and caves is the preferred habitat of the black eagle . they occur in dry savannah , woodland and even desert and high rainfall areas , wherever rocky outcrops , gorges or mountain ranges provide nesting sites and there is an abundance of prey .
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the indian black eagle hunts while flying effortlessly over the tree tops and the grassy slopes . it catches nestling birds , small mammals , lizards , frogs , bats and large insects . its foot structure shows short outer toe and les curved talons , indicating that it snatches preys and bird’s nest from the tree tops .
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a 4 yr old , or subadult , will be similar to an osprey with a whitish head with a line through the eye and a whitish tail with a black line along the end of the tail .
these eagle species feed on birds , mammals , lizards , frogs , large insects , nestlings and even young monkeys .
all observers agree on the magnificent flying powers of black eagles they make full use of thermals flowing round and over the hilly terrain of their preferred habitat , and move effortlessly across the sky , turning and circling , rising and gliding for long spells with seldom a wing beat . the characteristic leaf – shaped wing , is no doubt an adaptation for flying in rocky and mountainous terrain . the black eagles’ display flights are spectacular , if performed close to an observer , the whistle of air through their wings dramatically emphasizes the speed of their flight , with one flight pattern often merging imperceptibly with another . areas where black eagles are found in africa
) is an uncommon bird of eastern and southern africa . it is black with white rump and wing patches . it reaches about 80 cm ( 31 inches ) in length , and it subsists mainly on hyraxes .
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some other species prefer drier habitats such as savannahs and steppes , semi - desert , scrub and plains . the tawny eagle ( a . rapax ) , the steppe eagle ( a . nipalensis ) and the wedge - tailed eagle ( a . audax ) frequent this type of habitat , and are absent from dense and wet forest , but they also avoid the true desert .
the tawny eagle also performs territorial pendulum flight displays accompanied with guttural barking calls . the flat stick nest is made on treetop .
- on june 28 , 2007 the department of interior took the american bald eagle off the federal list of endangered and threatened .
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the eagle had represented power and majesty for thousands of years before john adams , thomas jefferson , and our nation ' s other founding fathers chose the bald eagle as our national symbol in 1782 . then as now , the eagle represented ' a free spirit , high soaring and courageous . ' moreover , the bald eagle has always been uniquely american , found only on our continent . at the time the republic was formed , the bald eagle was common in north america , soaring through the skies over its timber - bordered lakes , streams , and coastlines . perhaps as many as 25 , 000 lived in what we now call the lower 48 states .
ddt and dieldrin are banned in the u . s . so they are no longer a threat to the bald eagle , right ?
awake to the call of the sugarbird and unwind on an expansive verandah , overlooking a spring - water dam and rolling wheat fields . take the edge off hot summer days in pools of cool spring water and warm up winter nights beside a blazing log fire . count the stars with the kids and teach them to fly - fish , collect frogs or spot a black eagle .
black eagles have been seen ‘sunbathing’ , that is , spread out on the ground or smooth rock in full sunlight , back to the sun , both wings outstretched and the tail fanned . this ensures that mites and parasites are removed from the feathers and the natural waxes within the feathers are heated , making it easier for the eagle to spread along the feather shaft during preening .
distribution of black - chested snake - eagle in southern africa , based on statistical smoothing of the records from first sa bird atlas project ( © animal demography unit , university of cape town ; smoothing by birgit erni and francesca little ) . colours range from dark blue ( most common ) through to yellow ( least common ) . see here for the latest distribution from the sabap2 .
the lesser spotted eagle is fairly noisy during the breeding season , uttering shrill calls close to the nest built on tree or cliff ledge .
very large with long wings . all dark brown , with white patches at the base of the primaries in the wing , and at the base of the tail . golden nape can be seen from some angles . ( golden eagle at right ; bald eagle at left . )
throughout the first five years prior to becoming fully mature , a bald eagle ' s feathers , eyes , and beak gradually change color .
the main part of the diet of the indian black eagle is birds’ eggs and young , taken in the tree - tops . it also takes ground prey , including mammals up to the size of a large rat , and the eggs and young of ground birds . it occasionally takes in flight small to medium - sized birds , bats , and swiftlets . the talons , much less sharply curved than in most raptors , are an advantage when taking whole birds’ nests , from which the eagle consumes the contents at a later time
government agencies have a variety of programs which are supposed to help the bald eagle . the u . s . fish and wildlife service is supposed to be keeping a watch on eagle numbers , and maintains laboratories which investigate the causes of death of eagles and other wildlife . the u . s . forest service protects and manages bald eagle nesting territories , monitors nesting success and in the past has surveyed bald eagle populations . the bureau of land management and the u . s . army corps of engineers have in the past instituted policies to help protect bald eagles .
black - chested snake - eagle , as other snake - eagles , is snake’s predator . it spends long time flying , searching for prey , performing some hovering before to dive with head upright , wings m - shaped and prominent breast , throwing forwards its talons to catch the prey . it carries the snake in the bill , with dangling tail , very conspicuous in flight with long snakes .
however , bald eagles don ' t nest , roost and hunt just on government land . also , government policies often force the eagle to take a back seat to other priorities . the forest service ' s policy of multiple use , and the corps of engineers ' mandate to develop waterways , may conflict with the life requirements of the bald eagle . thus , private organizations must get involved if the bald eagle is to survive .
important references : clark , w . s . 1994 . indian black eagle . p . 192 in del hoyo , j . , a . elliott , and j . sargatal ( eds ) . handbook of birds of the world . vol . 2 . new world vultures to guineafowl . lynx edicions , barcelona , spain . ferguson - lees , j . , and d . a . christie .
on june 20 , 1782 , the bald eagle was formally adopted as the emblem of the united states , a living symbol of our nation ' s strength and freedom . today , the bald eagle represents more than a nation . the eagle typifies the plight of all wildlife struggling to survive in a world dominated by the needs of human beings . the decline of the bald eagle reflects the reduced quality of our natural environment . if this powerful symbol of freedom continues to be abused and neglected as it has been for decades , what hope does the future hold for less recognized species ?
the bald eagle is a bird of prey - that is , a flesh - eating bird . its latin name - haleaeetus leucocephalus - means ' white - headed sea eagle . ' it is called ' bald ' because the word was used in times past to mean white or white faced .
the only easy way to see black eagles in far cry 3 is by using the map editor . them attacking people riding hang gliders may be seen as a reference to assassin ' s creed where eagles are used as signal devices to navigate assassins to viewpoints .
this raptor may appear like an introduction to the other eagles’ species , because several physical and behavioural features recall those of all the other eagle’s genera .
the iucn ( international union for conservation of nature ) has categorized and evaluated these eagle species and has listed them as of
least concern
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lead is known to reduce the blood ' s ability to transport oxygen , which will limit an eagle ' s ability to fly very far . in maine , where there are many paper mills , infertile bald eagle eggs have been found to have a higher mercury content than eggs from other areas .
has a wingspan surpassing 2 metres ( 6 . 6 feet ) and can weigh up to 9 kg ( 20 pounds ) . the only sea eagle of
the indian black eagle occurs in south - east asia where it frequents broadleaved evergreen forest and adjacent open areas , edges and clearings . this species can be seen from sea - level up to 3100 metres of elevation . the other race i . m . perniger occurs in n and s india , nepal and sri lanka . this one is slightly larger . they are mainly resident ( except pakistan where the species is vagrant ) .
the spanish imperial eagle is related to warm and temperate areas , with dry summers and rainy winters . the verreaux’s eagle is a raptor of river gorges and rocky outcrops , up to 5000 metres of elevation . the golden eagle frequents several types of habitats according to the season and the range . we can find it from desert areas , plateaux , steppes and locally marshes to the tundra’s edge and high mountains in summer , up to 5500 metres of elevation in the himalayas .
the verreaux’s eagle performs superb pendulum flight displays , while giving a harsh yelping call . the huge stick nest is built on rock faces and often marked by white droppings .
the gurney’s eagle occurs in new guinea where it is sedentary . this is a rare species with low population numbers and reduced range . it is threatened by deforestation in lowlands .
the wedge - tailed eagle seizes the prey on the ground or in tree canopy after swift glide or dive , and even short chase . large preys are attacked by pairs or groups . they gather at carcasses of large mammals and rob other predators . the verreaux’s eagle hunts mainly on the wing and stoops from a height . it also may swoop quickly around a hillside to surprise the prey . pairs often hunt together . the ayres’s hawk - eagle hunts by fast stoop from high soaring flight , but also hunts sometimes from perch .
; which also includes hawks , kites , and old - world vultures . scientists loosely divide eagles into four groups based on their physical characteristics and behavior . the bald eagle is a
black eagles occur through most parts of sub - saharan africa where mountainous habitat correlate with a high density of their main prey , rock hyrax procavia capensis , and as far north as israel . in southern africa their most notable absence is from most of botswana and eastern namibia where there are no suitable mountains due to the kalahari desert .
the eastern imperial eagle is found in c europe and turkey , e to mongolia . it winters s t e africa , arabia , n india and e china . this species is rare .
a : like humans , eagle pairs vary considerably in nest cleanliness . some pairs are very messy and others maintain clean nests by removing old prey remains and regularly bringing in fresh nest material .
the northernmost distributional limit of the black - and - white hawk - eagle is in southern veracruz and eastern oaxaca , mexico , where it is uncommon below 1000 m ( howell and webb 1995 ) . there also is a single record from nayarit , northwestern mexico ( howell and webb 1993 ) . the species occurs south through tabasco , chiapas , the yucatan peninsula , belize , and central america , although notably it is not reported from most of el salvador ( bierregaard et al . 1994b , global raptor information network 2011 ) .
by far the nation ' s most important bald eagle winter roosting sites are found along the upper mississippi river watershed . they include : ferry bluff on the wisconsin river ; eagle valley , oak valley , the savanna army depot , clarksville and burlington islands on the mississippi river ; rice lake on the illinois river , swan lake and squaw creek on the missouri river ; and land between the lakes in kentucky , and reelfoot lake in tennessee . we presently know of 59 bald eagle winter roosts that are located on both private and public land along the mississippi and its major tributaries .
the black - and - white hawk - eagle prefers lowland forests . across its broad range , however , it occurs in a variety of forest types , including both tropical rainforest and deciduous forests . since it also occasionally hunts over shrubland habitat and water , a diverse territory is tolerated and often observed , though a large stand of closed - canopy forest is required . throughout all of its range it is rarely seen above 1000 - 1700 m , though it wanders up to 3000 m in costa rica ( stiles and skutch 1989 ) .
bald eagle winter roosting areas have been identified in many parts of the united states - cobscook and frenchman bays in maine , the delaware river in southern new york , the salt plains national wildlife refuge in oklahoma , the san luis river valley in southern colorado , navajo lake in northern new mexico , and the skagit river bald eagle natural area in washington , just to mention a few .
the african hawk - eagle ( a . spilogaster ) is resident and sedentary in sub - saharan africa . no movement reported . this species is widespread and common through woodlands and tree savannah areas .
the lesser spotted eagle is migratory . the european birds migrate southwards to africa . the race “hastata” from india does not migrate . this species suffers habitat loss and hunting pressure . statuses are poorly known .
large , bulky eagle with strongly hooked bill . in addition to hunting , often eats roadkill or other carrion , and may be found near road edges . immatures have white patches at the bases of the primaries .
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the verreaux’s eagle occurs in e and s africa . it is resident throughout its range with some short local movements . this species is common in suitable habitat especially in s africa , in spite of heavy persecutions in farmlands .
based on several years of surveys in the united states and canada , the total bald eagle population of north america is estimated to be somewhere between 35 , 000 and 50 , 000 . that seems like many bald eagles !
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conservationists view recent improvements with cautious optimism . but much work remains to be done - increased preservation of crucial natural habitat , greater public awareness of the eagle ' s problems , plus more public and private funding for conservation and research .
bald eagle nests are generally found from 15 to 36 meters ( 50 to 120 feet ) above the ground , in a tall , sturdy tree . it takes at least two weeks for a pair of eagles to build their nest .
when they enter the bald eagle ' s food chain , these metals pose a threat . in minnesota , bald eagles feeding on canada geese killed or crippled with lead shot were found to have elevated levels of lead in their blood .
on the contrary , in oros they are much less common and aggressive , flying around the valley and stealing small animals such as goats and deer from larger predators . most notably , there is a large flock of them at eagle cry peak in oros ' northwest , where takkar goes to find rare eagle feathers for wogah the crafter [ 3 ] . this mountain summit is one of the highest in oros and is populated by over a dozen eagles warily watching their nests .
today , except for the southwestern bald eagles the bald eagle has been removed from the ' threatened species list in the united states . ' its number dropped dangerously low over the last century , for a number of reasons . however , the outlook is getting better . because of the efforts of many people , the decline in the bald eagle population had apparently been halted and perhaps , was even reversed for a few years , but is now on the decline once more .
increased 10 - fold , from less than 450 in the early 1960s , to more than 4 , 500 adult bald eagle nesting pairs in the 1990s . in the southeast , for example , there were about 980 breeding pairs in 1993 , up from about 400 in 1981 . the largest concentrations were in the states of florida and louisiana . the most recent count of bald eagle nesting pairs in the lower 48 indicates mn , fl , and wi have the largest numbers .
some bald eagles have leucism , a genetic mutation that affects feather pigment . a leucistic bald eagle can have patches of white feathers on its body and wings ; have overall faded or pale feathers ; or have overall white feathers . examples :
in south america , the black - and - white hawk - eagle occurs in western colombia ( hilty and brown 1986 ) south to western ecuador . the range also extends east to venezuela and the guianas . from there , its range continues south through the amazon basin to eastern peru and to beni and santa cruz in northeast bolivia , and much of brazil , where it is sparsely scattered ( global raptor information network 2011 , strewe and navarro 2002 , zorzin et al . 2006 ) . it can also be found rarely in northeastern argentina and paraguay , which mark the southern edge of its range ( bierregaard et al . 1994b , global raptor information network 2011 ) .
they feed on medium - sized to fairly large preys such as mammals ( from rodents to rabbits and hares , but also foxes , wild ungulates and cats ) , birds ( from small passerines to cranes , storks and swans ) , snakes and lizards , amphibians and insects . some eagles such as the greater spotted eagle and the tawny eagle also take small fishes and the latter steals food from other birds . but usually , they feed on several types of preys according to their availability .
the greater spotted eagle utters small dog’s barking - like calls during the flight displays while male and female perform spectacular dives and loops . the stick nest is built in tree , or sometimes on bush . old abandoned nests can be used too .
the steppe eagle from c europe of race “orientalis” migrates to winter in middle - east , arabian peninsula , e and s africa . the species is common in suitable habitat , but declines occurred with conversion of steppes into fields , and persecution .
the entire plumage of the adult is black to dark chocolate brown , paler on secondaries and scapulars . a small amount of white sometimes forms a patch on the upper tail coverts . the tail and wing quills have grey bands on the inner webs , and there is , in flight , a white patch at the carpal joint formed by the white bases of the primary flight feathers . the eyes brown , the cere and feet yellow . immatures are dark sepia brown above , the feathers of crown and nape and some on the back are tipped with buff . the upper tail coverts are banded with sepia and buff making a pale bar across the base of the tail . the sides of the head are golden - brown . the rest of the under side as far as the tail coverts is rufous to golden brown , with black streaks on the breast , and with some black bars on the tail coverts . the under - wing coverts are buff . the wing and tail quills are less clearly banded than in the adult . the eyes are brown , the feet and cere yellow . the primary feathers of this species are very long , reaching beyond the tip of the tail when folded . they are strongly curved and are quite flexible . the feet are also weak , the claws less sharply curved than most eagles .
the greater spotted eagle occurs in ec europe through russia to manchuria . it leaves the breeding areas to winter in s europe , middle - east , ne africa ad s asia . this species is little studied , but declines occurred in many areas .
it has been stated for many years that a bald eagle pair will mate for life , but if one partner dies , or disappears , the other will if lucky find another mate . a newly bonded pair may work several years on a nest before actually breeding . they may desert one nest site and start again somewhere else , usually within 1 / 2 mile . a northern bald eagle will begin to nest sometime in february or april . a southern bald eagle will begin to nest in december and january each nesting pair will spend a great amount of time preparing the nest before any egg is laid . the successful nest is generally located in a large tree , within one mile from water , either a lake or river , where adequate food is available .
the spanish imperial eagle occurs in spain , portugal and morocco . it is sedentary but the young birds leave the native territory and disperse , especially to nw africa . this species is endangered and is one of the rarest birds of prey with small populations .
the tawny eagle is found in sub - saharan africa and india , with a subspecies in north africa . it is resident in its range , only performing local movements into more arid areas according to the rains . this species is relatively common in many areas .
the wedge - tailed eagle from australia is sedentary , except in arid areas . they are forced to move when severe drought occurs . this species is widespread and common in australia mainland , but it is threatened by human disturbances , and illegal shooting and poisoning .
( life expectancy ) - it ' s possible for bald eagles in the wild to live longer than thirty years , but the average lifespan is fifteen to twenty years . a captive eagle at west stephentown , ny lived to be at least 48 years old .
a : eagle eggs are about the size of a baseball . they are white to beige in color with a matte finish . the shell is fairly thick and can take the adult weight , particularly if they are laying on a soft surface like the nest lining .
a federal law protecting both the bald and golden eagle specifies fines of up to $ 10 , 000 and / or a maximun of one year in jail , for the intentional killing of one of these magnificent birds . the penalty could be double that for the second killing .
black eagles , at any age , are more discomforted by heat than by cold . on hot , exposed nests they open their beaks and pant , even if there is no direct sunlight . tiny chicks and down - covered eaglets seek shade by moving into the adults shadow or any patch of shade available on the nest . the adults , like the nestlings , must obtain the liquid they need from their prey . occasionally they have been observed bathing in the pond at the top of the waterfall .
intensive recreational use of land near nests and roosts disturbs the birds . increased traffic from snowmobiles , and all terrain vehicles , presents a serious problem , which must be addressed . as the human population expands and moves in greater numbers back into the countryside , the bald eagle is pushed back into smaller and smaller pockets of suitable habitat . forests are cleared for farming . vacation homes are built on the shores of lakes where bald eagles nest . in illinois , the central illinois expressway was constructed right up a valley that eagles used for a winter nighttime roost . in maine and washington , supertanker ports and oil refineries have been built near bald eagle roosting and wintering areas . all too often the eagle is forced , by people , to give in and move elsewhere . most bald eagles nest in the northern united states and canada - where there is plenty of suitable habitat ,
conservation : one of the commonest and most widely distributed large eagle species in asia , but its population may be declining as the result of deforestation ( ferguson - lees and christie 2001 ) . categorized globally as a species of
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- it weighs about half a pound ( 250 to 300 grams ) , and is only 5 or 6 percent of its total weight . the feathers weigh twice that much . eagle bones are light , because they are hollow . the beak , talons , and feathers are made of keratin .
golden eagles possess astonishing speed and maneuverability for their size . diving from great heights , they have been clocked at close to 200 miles per hour . in an undulating territorial and courtship display known as “sky - dancing , ” a golden eagle performs a rapid series of up to 20 steep dives and upward swoops , beating its wings three or four times at the top of each rise . in “pendulum flight , ” the eagle dives and rises , then turns over to retrace its path . single birds and pairs engage in aerial play with objects such as sticks or dead prey , carrying these items high into the sky , then dropping and retrieving them . in addition to attacking prey from the air , golden eagles sometimes hunt on the ground , wildly flapping as they run . mated pairs hunt jackrabbits cooperatively during breeding season—one eagle diverting the animal’s attention while the second makes the kill . back to top
eagles frequent the areas from which human populations are absent , and man made lands involving degradation of the habitat . they also avoid the surroundings of cities and towns , except the ayres’s hawk - eagle ( a . ayresii ) which in addition of dense forest and tree plantations , also frequents suburban areas .
golden eagles usually nest on cliffs . they may also build nests in trees , on the ground , or in human - made structures , including windmills , observation towers , nesting platforms , and electrical transmission towers . constructed near hunting grounds , golden eagle nests often command a wide view of their surroundings .
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bald eagles have only recently been the focus of intensive research , and a great deal of useful information is being gathered about their nesting behavior , feeding habits , roosting patterns , and their migrations . researchers use a variety of techniques to study the birds . nests are observed with closed circuit tv cameras . individual birds are outfitted with leg bands as nestlings , so they can be identified later in life . movements of eagles are tracked using colored markers or radio transmitters on the birds . the results of these research efforts are presented at scientific meetings such as international bald eagle days , sponsored by the eagle nature foundation .
…of higher beings , especially the eagle or falcon and the raven , became highly significant in shamanism . animalistic conceptions continued and often assumed the proportions of a true animal cult . hoofed animals , especially sheep and oxen , played an important part as sacrifices , and bulls particularly assumed a leading role ; they seem…
the golden eagle is not very vocal , only uttering yelping calls . it performs spectacular aerial displays with the male doing a dive towards the female which turns on her back and holds the talons to grasp those of the male . the pair has several nests , often placed on cliff ledge or sometimes on treetop .
the answer could be ( and often has been ! ) debated for hours . some recent events give encouragement to the belief that the species will never become extinct . bald eagle eggs from wisconsin and minnesota have been transplanted successfully into nests in maine , where the population suffered a decline in reproductive success because of pesticide contamination .
the bald eagle is an opportunist and will sometimes steal fish from an osprey or crow . but ospreys have been observed stealing fish from young eagles as well . the bald eagle uses several fishing techniques . a favorite method is to perch in a tree and watch for a fish swimming in open water nearby , and then swoop down to capture it . if a suitable tree is not available near the water for perching , the birds may also fly out over open water looking for fish below . in winter , they may perch on the edge of ice near open water and wait for fish to float by , or to wash up on the ice .
this large eagle soars with wings forming a v . it often spirals downwards into the clearings . at the beginning of the breeding season , it performs aerial displays with undulating and chasing flights , and steep dives of 300 metres or more and inclines through a “u” loop . some flight displays resemble those of kites of genus milvus .