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midsize moth - Catocala innubens
Copyright © 2008 Hannah Nendick-Mason

midsize moth - Catocala innubens
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
August 5, 2008
Size: ~30 mm head to wingtip
Had the look of an underwing in flight - orange or pink with stripes across on the hindwings, I think. I only found it because it blundered into my storm door, then flew into this lilac when I went to investigate. I had to use a flash, so the color may be a little off.
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Contributed by Hannah Nendick-Mason on 5 August, 2008 - 11:26am
Last updated 6 August, 2008 - 1:55pm

Catocala innubens
Hi Hannah,
I think you have it. Take a look at this link for the spread-wing pinned specimen of Catocala innubens. Did you get a look at the orange-banded hindwing when it flew?
… David E. Reed, 6 August, 2008 - 9:34am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for the link
that right-hand image is the best match I've seen for those bluish scales near the body of mine. Yes, I saw the hind wing but only in passing, enough to see a bright color and stripes, but no detail.
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 6 August, 2008 - 1:54pm login or register to post comments

My guess: Catocala innubens (scintillans form)?
The closest match I've found so far:

… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 5 August, 2008 - 8:06pm login or register to post comments

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