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Underwing moth - Catocala epione
Copyright © 2009 Aubrey Scott

Underwing moth - Catocala epione
Pickens County, Georgia, USA
June 16, 2009
Size: forewing length 33 mm.
Found at porch light.

Catocala epione - Epione Underwing - Hodges#8773 ?

I would appreciate any comments on this ID.

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Contributed by Aubrey Scott on 30 June, 2009 - 3:21pm
Last updated 30 June, 2009 - 5:21pm

Thanks guys!
I appreciate your comments.
… Aubrey Scott, 30 June, 2009 - 10:48pm

hmm...
Could it be this?
… roar, 30 June, 2009 - 4:41pm

 
More likely the first guess from the poster...
which is Species Catocala epione - Epione Underwing - Hodges#8773

Markings seem a better match for C. epione
… Nina, 30 June, 2009 - 5:20pm

 
Yes and a very nice one!
Great photo Aubrey! Moved to species page.
… Maury J. Heiman, 30 June, 2009 - 5:21pm

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