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Moth ID - Catocala relicta
Copyright © 2008 Heidi Genter

Moth ID - Catocala relicta
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
October 2, 2008
Size: ~35mm head to wingtip
This looks like a noctuid to me by shape. It is the biggest I've ever seen, though. I've browsed through the moths without finding this very pretty moth. Thanks in advance for any help!
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Contributed by Heidi Genter on 2 October, 2008 - 10:54pm
Last updated 3 October, 2008 - 12:40am

C. relicta
I'd agree, I don't know any other species that match this. I'm a bit envious. I never found one of these in Colorado, and lived there most of my first 23 years.
… David J. Ferguson, 2 October, 2008 - 11:22pm login or register to post comments

I think I found it...
Catocala relicta - White Underwing. Confirmation would be great, but I'll probably move it tomorrow. It looks like the same moth to me.
… Heidi Genter, 2 October, 2008 - 10:58pm login or register to post comments

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