Catocala irene

Updated on Dec 18, 2024

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Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Hexapoda Order Lepidoptera Scientific name Catocala irene		Phylum Arthropoda Class Insecta Family Erebidae Rank Species

Similar Catocala hermia, Catocala junctura, Catocala jessica

Irene’s underwing (Catocala irene) is a moth of the Erebidae family. It is found in Utah and California and Nevada.

The wingspan is 65–75 mm. Adults are on wing from July to September depending on the location. There is probably one generation per year.

The larvae feed on Populus and Salix species.

Subspecies

Catocala irene irene

Catocala irene valeria H. Edwards, 1880 (Arizona)

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