Edwards-1880
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Catocala hermia francisca
Catocala hermia francisca is a subspecies of underwing moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Henry Edwards in 1880. As a member of the genus Catocala, it possesses the characteristic bold, colorful hindwings that are concealed at rest by cryptic forewings. The subspecific epithet "francisca" indicates an association with the San Francisco region of California. Like other underwing moths, it is nocturnal and belongs to a group commonly studied by lepidopterists for their distinctive wing patterns and habitat associations.