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Erebidae
930806 – 8821   Catocala semirelicta Grote, 1874
             Semirelict Underwing

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Distribution: See Gall & Borth (2025).
Larva and
Host Plants:
See Gall & Borth (2025).
Similar Species:
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • semirelicta Grote, 1874 (Catocala) - MONA 1983: 8821
  • ssp. a. semirelicta Grote, 1874 (Catocala)
  • atala Cassino, 1918 (Catocala)
  • ssp. b. hippolyta Strecker, 1874 (Catocala) - MONA 1983: [8823]
  • hippolyta Edwards, 1875 (Catocala)
  • montana Beutenmüller, 1907 (Catocala)
  • nevadensis Beutenmüller, 1907 (Catocala) - MONA 1983: [8820]
  • nigra Eastman, 1916 (Catocala)
  • pura Hulst, 1880 (Catocala) - MONA 1983: [8819]
  • walteri Schwarz, 1923 (Catocala)
  • 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]
    • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 45.9m; p. 262. Book Review and ordering
    • Species Page at Bill Oehlke's moth website - Catocala semirelicta
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    • Species Page at E. H. Strickland Museum
    • Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths
    • Species Page at iNaturalist
    Catocala semirelicta
    © Janice Stiefel
    Catocala semirelicta
    © John Davis
    Catocala semirelicta
    © Gary Anweiler
    Catocala semirelicta
    © Gary Anweiler
    Catocala semirelicta
    © Gary Anweiler
    Catocala semirelicta
    60mm – © Jim Vargo
    Catocala semirelicta
    – © Ken Osborne
    Catocala semirelicta
    – © Ken Osborne
    Catocala semirelicta
    - 76mm – © Tom Dimock
    Catocala semirelicta
    - 71mm – © Tom Dimock

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