Connubial Underwing - Hodges#8877
Catocala connubialis
This record describes Catocala connubialis (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Has several named variants or forms whose colors vary considerably; see image links in Internet References section below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Erebinae
- Tribe
- Catocalini
- Genus
- Catocala (Underwings)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Florida to Nova Scotia, west to Ontario, south to Texas. ( 9 ) Lectotype male: "Amerique septentrionale." ( 10 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from late May to early September. Larvae in May and June.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on leaves of: ( 11 ) oak, particularly red oak ( Quercus rubra ). common buttonbush ( Cephalanthus occidentalis ) chinaberry tree ( Melia azedarach )
Life History
One generation per year.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin meaning "marriage, wedlock."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Catocala connubialis. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Connubial Underwing - Hodges#8877 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Boone; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , Jason D. Roberts , Maury Heiman , marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Connubial Underwing - Hodges#8877
What is Connubial Underwing - Hodges#8877?
Connubial Underwing - Hodges#8877 (Catocala connubialis) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Connubial Underwing - Hodges#8877?
Wingspan 37-47 mm. ( 9 )
How do you identify Connubial Underwing - Hodges#8877?
Has several named variants or forms whose colors vary considerably; see image links in Internet References section below.
Where is Connubial Underwing - Hodges#8877 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Range | Florida to Nova Scotia, west to Ontario, south to Texas. ( 9 ) Lectotype |
| Male | Amerique septentrionale. ( 10 ) |
What does Connubial Underwing - Hodges#8877 eat?
The diet of the Connubial Underwing - Hodges#8877 includes Larvae feed on leaves of: ( 11 ) oak, particularly red oak ( Quercus rubra ). common buttonbush ( Cephalanthus occidentalis ) chinaberry tree ( Melia azedarach ).
When is Connubial Underwing - Hodges#8877 active?
Connubial Underwing - Hodges#8877: seasonal activity - Adults fly from late May to early September. Larvae in May and June..
What is the life cycle of a Connubial Underwing - Hodges#8877?
One generation per year.