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Erebidae 930782 – 8792   Catocala vidua (Smith, 1797)              Widow 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: vidua (Smith, 1797) (Phalaena) - MONA 1983: 8792 desperata Guenée, 1852 (Catocala) viduata Guenée, 1852 (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 vidua Species Page at BugGuide.Net Species Page at Mass Moths Species Page at iNaturalist

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