Erebidae
930768 –
8778 Catocala habilis
Grote, 1872
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| Distribution: |
See Gall & Borth (2025). |
Larva and Host Plants: |
See Gall & Borth (2025). -- Host familiy: Fabaceae Juglandaceae Oleaceae. Host genera: Amorpha Carya Juglans Fraxinus Robinia. Host extended: foliage (Wagner 2005). (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) |
| Similar Species: |
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
habilis Grote, 1872 (Catocala) - MONA 1983: 8778basalis Grote, 1876 (Catocala)denussa Ehrmann, 1893 (Catocala)depressans Sargent, 1976 (Catocala) |
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| References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.) |
- Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced.
- Gall, L. & R. Borth, 2025. Underwing Moths (Catocala) & Larvae: A companion guide for iNaturalists, Website. [accessed on 7 October 2025]
- Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - website (identification, habitats and life history)
- Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online)
- Species Page at Bill Oehlke's moth website - Catocala habilis
- Species Page at BugGuide.Net
- Species Page at Mass Moths
- Species Page at iNaturalist
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