Moth Photographers Group – Catocala neogama

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930790 – 8798 Catocala neogama (Smith, 1797)

Bride 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:	neogama (Smith, 1797) (Phalaena) - MONA 1983: 8798 ssp. a. neogama (Smith, 1797) (Phalaena) communis Grote, 1872 (Catocala) loretta Barnes & McDunnough, 1918 (Catocala) mildredae Franclemont, 1938 (Catocala) ssp. b. euphemia Beutenmüller, 1907 (Catocala) - MONA 1983: [8799] arizonae (Strand, 1913) (Catabapta)

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. 45.3f; p. 261. Book Review and ordering
Species Page at Bill Oehlke's moth website - Catocala neogama
Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Species Page at Mass Moths
Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths
Species Page at iNaturalist

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