Light Crimson Underwing (Catocala promissa) - iMoths


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Light Crimson Underwing
Catocala promissa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Erebidae : Erebinae

2454 / 72.082
Biodiversity Action Plan [BAP] Priority Species.

Photo © Peter Hall, Finmere Wood, Bucks July 17th 2024

Similar West Midlands Species
Red Underwing Catocala nupta

Forewing:	26-32mm
Flight:	July - September
Foodplant:	Pedunculate Oak, possible Sessile Oak
Red List:	Near Threatened (NT)
GB status:	Nationally Rare
Former Status:	Red Data Book
Verification Grade: Adult: 3

A rare migrant, recorded at light in 2019 at Stourbridge in Worcestershire.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2019.
Last Recorded in 2019.
(Data up to end 2022)

Further info: Catocala promissa

	UK Moths		Mothdissection UK
	Lepiforum.de		West Midlands Moths (Full)