Sappho Underwing Catocala sappho Strecker, 1874 | Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Family: Erebidae

Subfamily: Erebinae

Identification: Forewing white with reddish brown reniform spot continuing to costa. Lines blackish, heavy only at costa. Hindwing black with white fringe.

Wing Span: 6.2-7.5 cm.

Life History:

Flight: May-August.

Caterpillar Hosts: Pecan trees.

Adult Food:

Habitat:

Range: Virginia to Florida, west to southern Illinois, Missouri, and Mississippi.

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Observation date: Jul 22, 2017

Submitted by: Stott Noble

Region: Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Verified by: stomlins701

Verified date: Jul 23, 2017

Observation date: Jul 25, 2010

Submitted by: David Trently

Region: Hamblen County, Tennessee, United States

Verified by: Don Tangren

Verified date: Aug 17, 2013

Observation date: Aug 30, 2003

Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Steven Johnson)

Region: Boone County, West Virginia, United States

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Verified date: Apr 04, 2013

Observation date: Jul 26, 2010

Submitted by: Moth-er Jean

Region: Cocke County, Tennessee, United States

Verified by: jasondroberts

Verified date: Feb 07, 2011