Dark Crimson Underwing
Can be similar to Dark Crimson Underwing, but is usually smaller with a lighter and more variegated forewing.
Like most other British Catocala species, this moth can be attracted to light as well as sugar.
Flight Season
Flies between July and August.
Size and Family
- Family: Underwings
- Large Sized
- Wing Span Range (male to female) - 60-65mm
Caterpillar Food Plants
Caterpillars feed on Oak (Quercus)
Habitat
Oak woodland.
Distribution
- Countries – England
- Only occurring in parts of the southernmost counties where oak woodlands abound.
Light Crimson Underwing - Peter Maton
Light Crimson Underwing
Peter Maton
Light Crimson Underwing - Koen Thonissen
Light Crimson Underwing
Koen Thonissen
Light Crimson Underwing - Marcell Kárpáti
Light Crimson Underwing
Marcell Kárpáti
Light Crimson Underwing - Koen Thonissen
Light Crimson Underwing
Koen Thonissen