Catocala nebulosa

Edwards, 1864

Clouded Underwing

nebulosa is a large underwing native to eastern and central North America. are and active from July to September, with a single per year. The exhibits the characteristic underwing defense: cryptic forewings conceal brightly patterned hindwings that are flashed to startle . Larvae feed on bitternut hickory and black walnut.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Catocala nebulosa: /ˌkætəˈkeɪlə nɛbjʊˈloʊsə/

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Distribution

Found in North America from southern Ontario south through Tennessee to Florida, west to Texas and eastern Oklahoma, and north to Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

Seasonality

are on wing from July to September depending on location. One per year.

Diet

Larvae feed on Carya cordiformis (bitternut hickory) and Juglans nigra (black walnut). feeding habits are not documented.

Life Cycle

Probably (one per year). Specific details of , larval, and pupal stages are not documented in available sources.