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Red Underwing

Catocala nupta

Description:

The key in the photo is an off size, bigger key than usual...so may not be of any help!

Habitat:

Found outside a lakefront condo in Chicago.

1 Species ID Suggestions

AmandaCech
AmandaCech 8 years ago
Red Underwing
Catocala nupta Red underwing - Catocala nupta


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3 Comments

AmandaCech
AmandaCech 8 years ago

Not a problem! Was a fun one to try and identify, there are so many moths its insane!

Jessica Johnson
Jessica Johnson 8 years ago

I did not get a chance to see them, but yes this screams underwing, doesn't it? Thanks so much!

AmandaCech
AmandaCech 8 years ago

Do you remember if the inside wings were red? If so then it is probably a "Red Underwing"

Jessica Johnson
Spotted by
Jessica Johnson

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Spotted on Aug 30, 2013
Submitted on Nov 11, 2013

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