Catocala antinympha
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Catocala antinympha is a butterfly found in North America( moth ) fromthe owl butterfly family (Noctuidae).
features
butterfly
The moths reach a wingspan of 45 to 55 millimeters. The color of the upper side of the forewing, from which drawing elements stand out only indistinctly, is dark to black-brown, sometimes with a slightly dark purple shimmer. Only the sub-kidney flaws appear a little brighter in some specimens. The upper side of the hind wing varies from yellow to orange and shows a wide black band as well as a black, wavy central band.
Caterpillar
Fully grown caterpillars are colored light gray and have many white point warts. The back and side back area is covered with many very small brown dots and broken lines. The side area has a red-brown color.
Similar species
Due to the very dark front wing markings, the species is unmistakable.
distribution and habitat
Catocala antinympha is widespread to local in the eastern and some central regions of North America. The species primarily inhabits riparian areas.
Way of life
The nocturnal, univoltine moths can be found between July and September, mostly in August. You visit artificial light sources and baits . During the day they like to rest on tree trunks. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of the fern myrtle ( Comptonia peregrina ) (English: sweetfern ). In English usage, the species is therefore referred to as the Sweetfern Underwing .
Individual evidence
Web links
- insecta.pro - Catocala antinympha at Insecta Pro
- funet.fi - dissemination