Louise's Underwing - Hodges#8848
Catocala louiseae
This record describes Catocala louiseae (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
There is a distinct white smile (in spread specimens) between the reniform and subreniform spots. There is also a narrow but distinct white line immediately following the black postmedial line. The hindwing is a deep yellow orange and the outer black band is interrupted and then followed by a dot, ending before the inner margin. -Bill Oehlke
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
Seasonal Activity
Adults are typically on the wing in May, sometimes into June in deep south.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larva feed on Blueberry
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Catocala louiseae. 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 Louise's Underwing - Hodges#8848 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason D. Roberts; Additional contributions by Chuck Sexton
Frequently Asked Questions About Louise's Underwing - Hodges#8848
What is Louise's Underwing - Hodges#8848?
Louise's Underwing - Hodges#8848 (Catocala louiseae) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Louise's Underwing - Hodges#8848?
There is a distinct white smile (in spread specimens) between the reniform and subreniform spots. There is also a narrow but distinct white line immediately following the black postmedial line. The hindwing is a deep yellow orange and the outer black band is interrupted and then followed by a dot, ending before the inner margin. -Bill Oehlke
What does Louise's Underwing - Hodges#8848 eat?
The diet of the Louise's Underwing - Hodges#8848 includes Larva feed on Blueberry.
When is Louise's Underwing - Hodges#8848 active?
Louise's Underwing - Hodges#8848: seasonal activity - Adults are typically on the wing in May, sometimes into June in deep south..