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Catocala desdemona (Desdemona Underwing)

Synonyms: Catocala ixion; Catocala utahensis

Wikipedia Abstract

The Desdemona Underwing (Catocala desdemona) is a moth of the Erebidae family. It is found in Utah and Arizona, ranging south into New Mexico and Texas, and onwards through Mexico up to Honduras. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of Catocala delilah. The wingspan is 60-65 mm. Adults are on wing from May to June depending on the location. There is probably one generation per year. The larvae feed on Quercus gambeli, Quercus macrocarpus and Salix.
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0