Species Catocala louiseae - Louise's Underwing - Hodges#8848

8848

"There is a distinct white "smile" (in spread specimens) between the reniform and subreniform spots. There is also a narrow but distinct white line immediately following the black postmedial line. The hindwing is a deep yellow orange and the outer black band is interrupted and then followed by a dot, ending before the inner margin." -Bill Oehlke

Adults are typically on the wing in May, sometimes into June in deep south.

Larva feed on Blueberry

Very similar to the more widespread C. gracilis, which typically flies later (June thru Sept). In distinguishing the two, a combination of flight time, location, and appearance (see above description) she be used to best distinguish them.

Also similar to newly described C. bastropi, which is known from LA, TX, AR, and OK.

Moth Photographers Group species page

Bill Oehlke's species page