Hymenaea Underwing
Common NameHymenaea Underwing
Scientific NameCatocala hymenaea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)41
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, orange, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with oak trees
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central Europe, North Africa, Near East, Central Asia
Host PlantsQuercus (oak) species
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae feeding on oak leaves before pupating. Adults are nocturnal.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the cryptic grey forewings and the vibrant orange hindwings with a distinct, broad black subterminal band and a black patch at the base.
Description
This moth features mottled grey-brown forewings that provide excellent camouflage against tree bark, contrasting sharply with its bright orange hindwings marked by a broad black subterminal band and a black basal patch.
