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Erebidae
930837 – 8851   Catocala coccinata Grote, 1872
             Scarlet Underwing

© Carl Barrentine
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:
  • coccinata Grote, 1872 (Catocala) - MONA 1983: 8851
  • chiquita Bartsch, 1916 (Catocala)
  • circe Strecker, 1876 (Catocala)
  • sinuosa Grote, 1879 (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]
    • Species Page at Bill Oehlke's moth website - Catocala coccinata
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    • Species Page at Mass Moths
    • Species Page at iNaturalist
    • Species page at Moths of North Dakota.
    Catocala coccinata
    © Tim Dyson
    Catocala coccinata
    © Bill Johnson
    Catocala coccinata
    © Ken Childs
    Catocala coccinata
    © Jason Roberts
    Catocala coccinata
    55mm – © Jim Vargo

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