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The Betrothed Underwing Moth

Catocala innubens

Description:

Brown moth - darker brown on most of wings, with three distinct lighter brown markings along the apex, outer margin and base of the forewing. Thin band of light brown along the margin of the hindwing, and orange/red markings on the hindwing.

Habitat:

Suburban neighborhood.

Notes:

Fogive the poor quality - unfortunately the flash of my camera scared him away before I could get a better image. Thanks to KeithRoragen for the ID!

1 Species ID Suggestions

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 12 years ago
The Betrothed Underwing Moth
Catocala innubens Species Catocala innubens - The Betrothed - Hodges#8770 - BugGuide.Net


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2 Comments

Steffi
Steffi 12 years ago

Thanks Keith!!

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 12 years ago

Cool Moth. Does not appear to be very common.

Steffi
Spotted by
Steffi

Dayton, Ohio, USA

Spotted on Aug 14, 2011
Submitted on Sep 8, 2011

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