Erebidae
930816 –
8835 Catocala delilah
Strecker, 1874
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| Distribution: |
See Gall & Borth (2025). |
Larva and
Host Plants: |
See Gall & Borth (2025). -- Host familiy: Fagaceae. Host genera: Quercus. Host extended: Salix unlikely [for Catocala delilah desdemona] (Powell & Opler 2009); [exlcude Salix]. (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: |
delilah Strecker, 1874 (Catocala) - MONA 1983: 8835adoptiva Grote, 1874 (Catocala)calphurnia Edwards, 1880 (Catocala)umbella Barnes & Benjamin, 1927 (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]
- Hawks, D.C., 2010. Review of the Catocala delilah species complex (Lepidoptera, Erebidae). ZooKeys, 39: 13-35.
- Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 45.10f; p. 262. Book Review and ordering
- 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 delilah
- Species Page at BugGuide.Net
- Species Page at iNaturalist
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