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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 10 years ago
Red Underwing
Catocala nupta Red underwing - Catocala nupta


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3 Comments

AmandaCech
AmandaCech 9 years ago

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

Jessica Johnson
Jessica Johnson 9 years ago

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

AmandaCech
AmandaCech 10 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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