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Catocala ilia
This was found in a typical Post Oak Forrest above Atwater collection unit on an north facing wall.
ID compliments of Mandy Hollman. Catocala ilia; underwing Reference: bug guide.net/node/view/24507
Cool spotting. I think this is it. I found a similar-looking one on a tree in my yard last week. It looked just like lichen! If it's still around, you could check its underside for red dots. Mine had them, and it was weird-looking.
Spotted on Mar 27, 2012
Submitted on Mar 29, 2012
