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Darling Underwing - Catocala cara
Copyright © 2009 Stephen Gingold

Darling Underwing - Catocala cara
Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
September 15, 2009
This moth couldn't fly. Aside from looking fairly beat up, it's wing on the left didn't work and it would just spin to the ground, then climb up the tree.

My best guess is Catocala amatrix (The Sweetheart), but the wear has made some of the markings hard to see.

Confirmation or correction appreciated. Thanks.
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Contributed by Stephen Gingold on 15 September, 2009 - 6:34pm
Last updated 16 September, 2009 - 3:26pm

Moved
Moved from Moths.
… Stephen Gingold, 16 September, 2009 - 3:26pm login or register to post comments

Wow!
Great image, but try Catocala cara instead.
… Eric R. Eaton, 16 September, 2009 - 9:50am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Eric.
I think you are right. It's even more worn than I realized.
… Stephen Gingold, 16 September, 2009 - 3:25pm login or register to post comments

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