Catocala herodias
Introduction '''''Catocala herodias''''', the '''Herodias underwing''' or '''Gerhard's underwing''', is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Strecker in 1876.The nominate form is found in the US states of Texas and Oklahoma. Subspecies ''Catocala herodias gerhardi'' is found from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York to Virginia. The ''gerhardi'' subspecies is listed as endangered in Connecticut.The wingspan is 55–65 mm. Adults are on wing from July to August depending on the location. There is probably one generation per year.The larvae feed on ''Quercus ilicifolia'' and ''Quercus rubra''.
Subspecies *''Catocala herodias herodias'' Strecker, 1876*''Catocala herodias gerhardi'' Barnes & Benjamin, 1927
References ==External links==* Species info