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.



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 .
More Details
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.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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