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Erebidae
930838 – 8852   Catocala verrilliana Grote, 1875

© John Davis
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:
  • verrilliana Grote, 1875 (Catocala) - MONA 1983: 8852
  • beutenmulleri Barnes & McDunnough, 1910 (Catocala)
  • verneri (Hampson, 1913) (Ephesia) emend.; TL: (no type).
  • votiva Hulst, 1884 (Catocala)
  • werneri Biederman, 1909 (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. 45.13m; p. 262. Book Review and ordering
    • Species Page at Bill Oehlke's moth website - Catocala verrilliana
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    • Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths
    • Species Page at iNaturalist
    Catocala verrilliana
    © John Davis
    Catocala verrilliana
    © John Davis
    Catocala verrilliana
    © Lee Shoemaker
    Catocala verrilliana
    45mm – © Jim Vargo
    Catocala verrilliana
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