Catocala connubialis
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Catocala connubialis is a butterfly found in North America( moth ) fromthe owl butterfly family (Noctuidae).
features
butterfly
With a wingspan of 37 to 47 millimeters, the moths belong to the small ribbons of the order ( Catocala ). The color of the upper side of the forewings is marbled light gray to gray-brown. The outer transverse line is black-brown and strongly jagged. A sub- kidney flaw stands out brightly. The discal region of the upper side of the forewing is strikingly white-gray in the form of cordelia . The strong yolk yellow colored upper side of the hind wing shows a broad black-brown band. Another, central, narrow black band bends at the lower end in a V-shape. There is a small black spot at the anal corner.
Caterpillar
Adult caterpillars are light brown to brown-gray in color and dotted with slightly dark spots. On the third and seventh body segments there are bright, saddle-like elevations.
distribution and habitat
Catocala connubialis occurs from Prince Edward Island , New Brunswick , Nova Scotia , Ontario and Québec along the North American east coast south to Florida and west to Texas , Oklahoma and Missouri . The species primarily inhabits deciduous forests.
Way of life
The nocturnal, univoltine moths can be found between May and September, depending on the climatic region. You visit artificial light sources and baits . The caterpillars feed on the leaves of oak species ( Quercus ), preferably the red oak ( Quercus rubra ). The species overwinters in the egg stage.
Individual evidence
- ↑ caterpillar photos at BugGuide (Iowa State University, Department of Entomology)
- ^ Locations according to information from Mississippi State University
Web links
- silkmoths - information on the species