Hawthorn Underwing Moth
Common NameHawthorn Underwing Moth
Scientific NameCatocala concumbens
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsorange, black, brown, grey
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, orchards, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Manitoba and south to Florida and Texas
Host Plantshawthorn, apple, plum, willow, poplar
Flight PeriodLate July to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are twig mimics, camouflaged against branches, feeding on the leaves of host trees. They pupate in a cocoon in leaf litter or soil. Adults are nocturnal.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled grey-brown forewings with wavy lines and patches, and the bright orange hindwings with a prominent broad black subterminal band and a thinner black median band. The orange hindwings are typically only visible when the moth is disturbed.
Description
A medium-to-large moth with cryptic, mottled grey-brown forewings and striking bright orange hindwings featuring a broad black subterminal band and a thinner black median band.
