Catocala myristica
Kons & Borth, 2015
Myristica Underwing
myristica is a of in the Erebidae, described by Kons and Borth in 2015. Like other members of the Catocala, it possesses cryptic that conceal brightly colored , which are revealed when the is disturbed. The species is part of a diverse genus containing over 250 species worldwide, with approximately half occurring in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Catocala myristica: //ˌkætəˈkeɪlə mɪˈrɪstɪkə//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- A Gathering of Lepidopterists: Who's Who of the Butterfly, Moth Experts | Bug Squad
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- Got Moths? Celebrate National Moth Week and Global Citizen Science
- Bug Eric: National Moth Week Recap, 2015
- Bug Eric: National Moth Week Recap for Colorado Springs
- Bug Eric: National Moth Week 2024 Recap from Kansas City