Catocala lacrymosa
| Catocala lacrymosa | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Black-gray color variant of Catocala lacrymosa |
||||||||||||
| Systematics | ||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| Scientific name | ||||||||||||
| Catocala lacrymosa | ||||||||||||
| Guenée , 1852 |
.jpg)
Catocala lacrymosa is occurring in North America butterfly ( moth ) from the family of cutworms (Noctuidae).
features
The moths reach a wingspan of 60 to 82 millimeters. The color of the upper side of the forewing varies from ash gray to black gray and shows a strong black, brown or whitish marbling. Inner and outer transverse lines are black and strongly jagged. Ring and kidney defects are sometimes indistinct. Small whitish spots stand out on the inner edge . The upper side of the hind wing is black without drawing, the fringes are silky white and piebald.
distribution and habitat
Catocala lacrymosa occurs widely to locally in the eastern, southeastern, and central regions of North America. The species prefers to colonize deciduous forests.
Way of life
The nocturnal, univoltine moths can be found between July and September. You visit artificial light sources and baits . Eggs are preferably laid on tree bark. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of various types of hickory ( Carya ). The species overwinters in the egg stage.
Individual evidence
- ^ Butterflies and Moths of North America
- ↑ color variants
- ^ Locations according to information from Mississippi State University
- ↑ Information on lifestyle
Web links
- discoverlife.org - photos