Catocala myristica
Kons & Borth, 2015
Myristica Underwing
Catocala myristica is a of underwing in the Erebidae, described by Kons and Borth in 2015. Like other members of the Catocala, it possesses cryptic forewings that conceal brightly colored hindwings, which are revealed when the moth is disturbed. The species is part of a diverse genus containing over 250 species worldwide, with approximately half occurring in North America.



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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
- tree species | Blog
- 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