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Sappho Underwing
Catocala sappho Strecker, 1874
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.
Conservation:
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 verified sightings
Observation date: Jul 30, 2021
Submitted by: Jay Brasher
Region: Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 05, 2021
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Observation date: Jul 03, 2021
Submitted by: tirvine2020
Region: Alachua County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 05, 2021
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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
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Observation date: Jul 25, 2010
Submitted by: David Trently
Region: Hamblen County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: Don Tangren
Verified date: Aug 17, 2013
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Observation date: Aug 30, 2003
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Steven Johnson)
Region: Boone County, West Virginia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Apr 04, 2013
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Observation date: Jul 26, 2010
Submitted by: Moth-er Jean
Region: Cocke County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: jasondroberts
Verified date: Feb 07, 2011
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