Moth Photographers Group – Catocala retecta

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Erebidae

930777 – 8788 Catocala retecta Grote, 1872

Yellow-gray 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:	retecta Grote, 1872 (Catocala) - MONA 1983: 8788

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]
Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - website (identification, habitats and life history)
Species Page at Bill Oehlke's moth website - Catocala retecta
Species Page at Mass Moths
Species Page at iNaturalist

Moth Photographers Group at the Mississippi Entomological Museum at the Mississippi State University

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