Bride Underwing
Common NameBride Underwing
Scientific NameCatocala neogama
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, orange, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, riparian areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas
Host Plantswalnut, hickory, pecan
Flight PeriodJuly to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in bark crevices. Larvae are cryptic, resembling twigs, and feed on host tree leaves before pupating in leaf litter or soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the intricate grey-brown camouflage of the forewings and the vibrant orange hindwings with a distinct broad black median band and a separate black subterminal band, often with a black spot near the anal angle.
Description
A large moth with mottled grey and brown forewings providing camouflage, and striking bright orange hindwings featuring a broad black median band and a black subterminal band with a prominent black spot.
