Catocala elocata, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Catocala elocata
MOTH INFO
Catocala elocata is a moth of the family Erebidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Catocala elocata
Synonyms
Noctua marita Hübner, [1813]
Noctua nurus Hübner, [1822]
Noctua elocata
Common name
French Red Underwing
Classification
Superfamily: Noctuoidea > Family: Erebidae > Subfamily: Erebinae > Tribus: Catocalini > Genus: Catocala
Wingspan
65-86 mm
Habitat
The moth can be found in stream and river banks, deciduous forests, and parks.
Food plant
The oligophagous larva feeds on the leaves of Salicaceae (Populus, Salix).
Flight period
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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