Catocala coniucta, Crete - photo © Marinos Gogolos

Catocala coniucta, Crete - photo © Marinos Gogolos

Catocala coniuncta (Esper, 1787)

MOTH INFO

Catocala coniuncta is a moth of the family Erebidae on the island of Crete, Greece.

Scientific name

Catocala coniuncta (Esper, 1787)

Catocala conjuncta (Esper, 1787)

Noctua coniuncta (Esper, 1787)

Common name

Minsmere Crimson Underwing

Classification

Superfamily: Noctuoidea > Family: Erebidae > Subfamily: Catocalinae > Tribus: Catocalini > Genus: Catocala

Wingspan

55-60 mm

Habitat

Catocala coniuncta can be found in habitats with Quercus ilex.

Food plant

The larva is monophagous on Fagaceae (Quercus ilex) and feeds on the leaves.

Flight period
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Links

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