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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