Catocala ilia zoe
Behr, 1874
Ilia Underwing
Catocala ilia zoe is a of underwing in the Erebidae, native to western North America. It is one of several subspecies of Catocala ilia, a widespread North American underwing moth known for its cryptic forewings and brightly colored hindwings. The subspecies was described by Behr in 1874. Like other underwings, it is and attracted to light sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Catocala ilia zoe: /ˈkætəkələ ˈɪlia ˈzoʊi̯/
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Distribution
Western North America, including the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and the U.S. state of Vermont. The occurs within the broader range of Catocala ilia.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- A Gathering of Lepidopterists: Who's Who of the Butterfly, Moth Experts | Bug Squad
- Bug Eric: Remembering National Moth Week 2018
- Bug Eric: October 2018
- Bug Eric: National Moth Week Recap, 2015
- Lone Star Tick: Why Land Management (Not Just Climate Change) is Driving Boom
- Potential Range for Asian Longhorned Tick Covers Much of Eastern U.S.