Catocala grynea
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Catocala grynea is a butterfly found in North America( moth ) fromthe owl butterfly family (Noctuidae).
features
The moths reach a wingspan of 39 to 50 millimeters. The color of the upper forewing varies from gray-green to brown-green to light brown. The outer transverse line is black-brown and strongly jagged. Kidney and sub-kidney defects sometimes stand out brightly. Typical is a red-brown stripe that runs along the inner edge . On the deep yellow upper side of the hind wing there is a black band in the middle, which leads in a semicircle from the front edge back to the wing root. In addition, a wide black bandage stands out, which has an indentation near the anal corner. On the undersides of the wings, strongly contrasting wide black cross bars stand out.
distribution and habitat
Catocala grynea is widespread to local in the eastern and central regions of North America. The species primarily inhabits fruit and deciduous forests.
Way of life
The nocturnal, univoltine moths can be found between June and August. You visit artificial light sources and baits . The caterpillars prefer to feed on the leaves of apple ( Malus ) or plum trees ( Prunus ) as well as on hawthorn species ( Crataegus ). The species overwinters in the egg stage.
Individual evidence
- ^ Butterflies and Moths of North America
- ^ Locations according to information from Mississippi State University
- ↑ Information from Iowa State University at bugguide
