Catocala mcdunnoughi

Brower, 1937

McDunnough's underwing

Catocala mcdunnoughi, known as McDunnough's underwing, is a in the Erebidae described by Auburn Edmund Brower in 1937. It is to California, where are active from June to August with likely one per year. The larvae feed on Quercus chrysolepis (canyon live oak). Like other underwing moths, it exhibits the characteristic cryptic forewings and colorful hindwings typical of the .

Catocala mcdunnoughi YPM ENT 565755 V by Lazarova, Y. P.. Used under a CC0 license.

Catocala mcdunnoughi YPM ENT 565755 D by Lazarova, Y. P.. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Catocala mcdunnoughi: /kætəˈkeɪlə məkˈdʌnəɡi/

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Habitat

Associated with oak woodland , particularly where Quercus chrysolepis (canyon live oak) occurs.

Distribution

to the US state of California.

Seasonality

are on wing from June to August.

Diet

Larvae feed on Quercus chrysolepis (canyon live oak).

Host Associations

Quercus chrysolepis - larval canyon live oak

Life Cycle

Probably one per year.

Similar Taxa

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