Rosy Underwing
Common NameRosy Underwing
Scientific NameCatocala concumbens
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyCatocalinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, pink, black, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas, and riparian zones
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Manitoba and south to Florida and Texas
Host Plantswillow, poplar, oak
Flight PeriodJuly to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are twig-mimicking caterpillars that feed on the leaves of host trees. They pupate in leaf litter or soil, and adults emerge in late summer.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the cryptically patterned grey forewings and the striking rosy pink hindwings with a prominent black median band and a black terminal band, often revealed when the moth is disturbed.
Description
This large moth features mottled grey and brown forewings that provide excellent camouflage, contrasting sharply with its vibrant rosy pink hindwings, which are marked with a broad black median band and a black terminal band.
