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Lichen Mimic on Oak - Catocala ilia
Copyright © 2018 Erick Adams

Lichen Mimic on Oak - Catocala ilia
Olympia, Thurston County, Washington, USA
May 14, 2018
Size: 48mm
Found on an Oregon White Oak (Quercus garryana) in my back yard. Beautiful lichen mimicry.
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Contributed by Erick Adams on 14 May, 2018 - 4:29pm
Last updated 29 June, 2018 - 7:27pm

Ilia Underwing cat…
Nice. The larva are specialists that feed only on various oak species.

See reference here.
… Ross Hill, 14 May, 2018 - 4:36pm login or register to post comments

 
Fabulous.
Thanks for the ID. great crypsis. the little teardrop shaped frills along the bottom lateral margin are so nice. It really made my day to see this.
… Erick Adams, 14 May, 2018 - 4:47pm login or register to post comments

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