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Widow Underwing moth

Catocala vidua

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

about 1.5"

Habitat:

urban, forest, city edge

Notes:

I spotted this under the awing above my front door in the afternoon. I stood on a stool to get its photo and then I rotated them for a better view. I haven't seen a moth this large around my house in a while. The last 3 photos are with the flash.

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Catocala vidua

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
AmberLundeen
Looks more like a widow underwing http://bugguide.net/node/view/240361

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PublishedAugust 22, 2011

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