Catocala lincolnana

Brower, 1976

Lincoln underwing

Catocala lincolnana, the Lincoln underwing, is a in the Erebidae described by Auburn Edmund Brower in 1976. It belongs to the Catocala, commonly known as underwing moths due to their brightly patterned hindwings concealed beneath cryptic forewings. have a wingspan of 40–50 mm and are active from May to June. The has one per year.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Catocala lincolnana: /ˌkætəˈkɑːlə ˌlɪŋkənˈænə/

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Identification

A member of the underwing Catocala, distinguished from other Catocala by specific wing patterns and as described by Brower (1976). have a wingspan of 40–50 mm. Like other underwings, the forewings are dull-colored and serve as camouflage when at rest, concealing the more brightly patterned hindwings.

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Distribution

Found in the United States from North Carolina south to Florida and west through Arkansas to Texas.

Seasonality

are on wing from May to June. There is one per year.

Diet

Larvae feed on Crataegus (hawthorn).

Host Associations

  • Crataegus - larval plantlarvae feed on hawthorn

Life Cycle

One per year. active May–June.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Catocala speciesAll underwing moths share the characteristic of cryptic forewings concealing brightly colored hindwings; identification to level requires examination of specific wing patterns and genitalia

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