Catocala carissima

Hulst, 1880

carissima underwing

carissima, the carissima underwing, is a in the Erebidae. It was formerly treated as a of Catocala cara but is now recognized as a distinct . The species is distributed across the southeastern United States.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Catocala carissima: /ˈkætəˌkeɪlə kærˈɪsɪmə/

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Distribution

Found from Florida through Georgia to Texas in the southeastern United States.

Similar Taxa

  • Catocala caraFormerly considered ; C. carissima was treated as a of C. cara before being elevated to status.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as a ( cara carissima) before recognition as a full .

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