
Catocala elocata, Crete - photo © Fotis Samaritakis
Catocala elocata (Esper, 1787)
MOTH INFO
Catocala elocata is a moth of the family Erebidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Catocala elocata (Esper, 1787)
Synonyms
Noctua marita (Hübner, 1813)
Noctua nurus (Hübner, 1822)
Noctua elocata (Esper, 1787)
Common name
French Red Underwing
Classification
Superfamily: Noctuoidea > Family: Erebidae > Subfamily: Catocalinae > 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 |