Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1212969

White Underwing
Catocala relicta

Observation date: June 29, 2019
Submitted by: Bitsy65
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpillar was stuck in an old plastic planter bucket full of dirt (no vegitation). I want to move it to a tree but wanted to identify it. I could try to raise it to adult but don''t know what to feed it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: charleseharp
Verified date: July 01, 2019
Coordinator notes: Caterpillars feed on aspen in most areas, some places other poplars. May be near pupating. Will emerge 30 days after pupation.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Ouray County