Catocala dulciola

Grote, 1881

Sweet Underwing, Quiet Underwing

dulciola, commonly known as the sweet underwing or quiet underwing, is a North in the Erebidae. First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881, this exhibits the characteristic cryptic and brightly patterned typical of its . The species has a documented wingspan of 40–45 mm and appears to have a single with active during early summer.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Catocala dulciola: /kəˈtɒkələ dʌlˈsiːələ/

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Identification

The specific identification features distinguishing C. dulciola from other are not documented in available sources. As with many , definitive identification often requires examination of or detailed comparison of pattern elements with known specimens.

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Appearance

have a wingspan of 40–45 mm. Like other , the are dull-colored and serve as when the is at rest with folded. The , concealed at rest, display the bold coloration characteristic of the when exposed.

Distribution

Documented from the eastern and central United States, specifically from New York south through Virginia, west to Missouri, and north to Illinois and Michigan.

Seasonality

are on from June to July, with timing varying by location. There is probably one per year.

Diet

feed on Crataegus (hawthorn). feeding habits are not documented.

Host Associations

  • Crataegus - larval Hawthorn serve as the documented larval .

Life Cycle

The includes , larval, pupal, and stages. feed on Crataegus. details and stage are not documented. There appears to be one annually.

Behavior

are . Like other , they typically do not come readily to lights or remain on the periphery of lighted areas when they do appear.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Catocala speciesAll share the characteristic of dull, cryptic concealing brightly patterned . Differentiation requires detailed examination of patterns and often .

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Taxonomic history

The was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881. The , meaning 'beautiful below' in Greek, refers to the striking patterns hidden beneath the at rest.

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