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Underwing

Catocala sp.

Description:

Large gray moth with patterned top wings and bright orange and black underwings. The underside of the wings are a paler orange and black. This one was about 2.5 cm long.

Habitat:

Backyard porch light at night.

Notes:

"If Ilia Underwing (8801), then it would be a first for California." - BugGuide

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Escondido, California, USA

Lat: 33.14, Long: -117.05

Spotted on Jul 7, 2012
Submitted on Jul 8, 2012

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