Youthful Underwing - Hodges#8797
Catocala subnata
This record describes Catocala subnata (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - forewing grayish with well-defined AM and PM lines, having significant brown scaling in post-median area bordering distal edge of PM line and sometimes in AM area; reniform spot large and reddish-brown; subreniform spot round to pork chop shaped and can be open or closed (i.e. no elongated tail extending to subterminal area); Males lack black basal dash, while it may (usually) or may not be present in females; head and thorax grayish while abdomen is orange/yellow dorsally. Hindwing with broad black and yellow/orange bands, as in several other Catocala species.
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
Eastern North America. Lectotype male: Maryland. ( 8 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults on the wing July-Sept
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Walnut, butternut, hickory. ( 7 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin possible meaning "to arise, grow up."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Catocala subnata. 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 Youthful Underwing - Hodges#8797 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Bob Patterson; Additional contributions by Jason D. Roberts , Maury Heiman , marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Youthful Underwing - Hodges#8797
What is Youthful Underwing - Hodges#8797?
Youthful Underwing - Hodges#8797 (Catocala subnata) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Youthful Underwing - Hodges#8797?
Wingspan 75-90 mm. ( 7 )
How do you identify Youthful Underwing - Hodges#8797?
Adult - forewing grayish with well-defined AM and PM lines, having significant brown scaling in post-median area bordering distal edge of PM line and sometimes in AM area; reniform spot large and reddish-brown; subreniform spot round to pork chop shaped and can be open or closed (i.e. no elongated tail extending to subterminal area); Males lack black basal dash, while it may (usually) or may not be present in females; head and thorax grayish while abdomen is orange/yellow dorsally. Hindwing with broad black and yellow/orange bands, as in several other Catocala species.
Where is Youthful Underwing - Hodges#8797 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Range | Eastern North America. Lectotype |
| Male | Maryland. ( 8 ) |
What does Youthful Underwing - Hodges#8797 eat?
The diet of the Youthful Underwing - Hodges#8797 includes Walnut, butternut, hickory. ( 7 ).
When is Youthful Underwing - Hodges#8797 active?
Youthful Underwing - Hodges#8797: seasonal activity - Adults on the wing July-Sept.