Serene Underwing
Catocala serena Edwards, 1764
Family: Erebidae
Status: Resident
Range: Northeastern United States south to Kentucky and Missouri and west to eastern Nebraska.
Larval Hostplant(s): Walnut (Juglans) and Hickory (Carya)
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Broods/Flight Times: A single mid to late summer brood
Habitat: Deciduous woodlands.
Avg. Wingspan: Small. 2 1/8 – 2 1/3 Inches
Found at: Indian Cave State Park
Overwintering: In the egg stage on the hostplant.
Identification: Thorax has a contrasting brown collar. HW dull yellow.
Similar Species: Habilis Underwing (C. habiis) lacks the contrasting brown collar on the thorax.
Notes: Identifying features illustrated.
🔗Links: Moth Photographers Group, BugGuide.net
