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Red Underwing
Catocala nupta (Linnaeus, 1767)
Erebidae: Erebinae
2452 / 72.078
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2021

Similar Upper Thames Species
Dark Crimson Underwing
Catocala sponsa
Light Crimson Underwing
Catocala promissa
Foodplant:   Poplars, Aspen, willows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and frequent across the region, in a range of habitats.

Recorded in 64 (82%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
25/09/2022123SP40 - Wolvercote, Wytham, Wootton
25/09/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
24/09/2022124TQ08 - Colne Valley, Black Park
21/09/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
20/09/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
Further info: Catocala nupta
 
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