Observation date: August 16, 2011
Submitted by: Arunachela
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The monsoons in Arizona have really brought out the locals and created a temporary lushness for many insects to really mature it seems. She or he is very relaxed. No matter how many times I escort this moth outdoors it always ends back up bedside i the house and studying me. A friend suggested it is also sending images of me back to a human database for identification. I am most intrigued by the burnt orange shiny spot on it's back and very large eyes. I admit I don't know the first thing about this field of study and hobby but would enjoy any info that can be provided. Thanks!
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: October 12, 2011
Coordinator notes: Catocala are very difficult to identify. The hind wing helps determine the species frequently, but the pattern of this one is difficult because there is no way to tell how far the dark sections intrude toward the base of the wing. It is probably neogama, but there is a slight chance it could be at least two other species. The location, Yavapai County, shows no records for the other species, junctura and texanae, especially at this time of the rainy season, but it could be junctura as a second choice and texanae as a remote third choice. Kelly
