Inconsolable Underwing
Catocala insolabilis Guenee, 1852
Family: Erebidae
Status: Resident
Range: Eastern United States west as far as southeast Nebraska and eastern Kansas and central Texas.
Larval Hostplant(s): Hickory (Carya)
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Broods/Flight Times: A single summer brood.
Habitat: Deciduous woodlands.
Avg. Wingspan: Medium size, 2 1/2 – 3 Inches.
Found at: Indian Cave State Park, Fontenelle Forest.
Overwintering: As eggs on the hostplant
Identication: FW light gray with contrasting black shading along inner margin. HW fringe dusky/dark except white at very top.
Similar Species: The dusky HW fringe separates it from other similar Underwings.
Notes: Identifying features illustrated.
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