72.078 BF2452 - Red Underwing - Erebidae - Catocala nupta

72.078 BF2452 - Erebidae - Erebinae - Catocala nupta - Red Underwing

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> . >> Erebidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Named after the red and black markings on the hind wings. A very large moth with grey forewing with several erratic zig-zag cross-lines. Marbled with brownish-grey. The hind wing has a black central cross band and a broad outer black band. The rest of the hind wing is a pinkish red.

Distribution: A resident that is widely distributed and generally common in Lowland Areas of Derbyshire. In the northern area of the county it is an uncommon moth. Usually found wherever there are poplar trees.

Flight Period: August / September / October / - On the wing August – October.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 65-75mm
Forewing: 33-40mm

Food Plant: Willow (Salix) and poplar (Populus).

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

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