Skip to main content

Oak Yellow Underwing, Catócala

Catocala nymphagoga

Photo by arlanda
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

40.5394, -3.68298

Field Notes

Description:

Moth of the Noctuidae family.
The wingspan is 35–43 millimetres. Dark grey when resting but with intense orange underwings.
Adults are on wing from June to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Quercus species.

Habitat:

Spotted at the ceiling under a bridge. Holm oak and pine tree forest

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec.; f/10; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.

Reference Links:

Catocala nymphagoga

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Butterflies & Moths of the World
Mission
European Butterflies and Moths
Mission
Moths of the World
Mission
Biodiversidad en España/Spain

Tags

Photographed
PublishedJuly 24, 2013

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies