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Erebidae 930821 – 8836   Catocala andromache Edwards, 1885              Andromache 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: andromache Edwards, 1885 (Catocala) - MONA 1983: 8836 wellsi Johnson, 1983 (Catocala) Taxonomic Notes: Catocala andromache Edwards, 1885 includes as a synonym Catocala wellsi Johnson, 1983 in Hawks (2010), ZooKeys, 39: 26

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. Species Page at Bill Oehlke's moth website - Catocala andromache Species Page at BugGuide.Net Species Page at iNaturalist

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