Sweetheart Underwing (Catocala amatrix) (Hübner, 1813)

 

Synonyms: Noctua amatrix, Catocala nurus, Catocala selecta, Catocala editha, Catocala pallida

 

 

Catocala amatrix is found in North America east of the Rocky Mountains (from Oregon to Nova Scotia, and south to Arizona, Texas, and Florida); likely occurs in northern Mexico. It inhabits deciduous and mixed forest and woodlands, riverine thickets, and urban areas. A large Catocala; forewing 36-39 mm, and the wingspan 75-95 mm. The forewing is tan-gray with wavy black lines, diffuse dashes or a broad black mark across the wing. The hindwing is pinkish-red or orange-red with black bands; the fringe is yellowish-white. The larvae feed on Populus spp. and Salix nigra (Salicaceae). C. amatrix flies from August to October; single brooded.

 

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