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Erebidae 930838 – 8852   Catocala verrilliana Grote, 1875

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Distribution: See Gall & Borth (2025). Larva and Host Plants: See Gall & Borth (2025). -- Host familiy: Fagaceae.  Host genera: Quercus.  Notes: specialist on Quercus (Crabo et al 2014).  (Shropshire & Tallamy 2025 [accessed 6xii2025]) Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: verrilliana Grote, 1875 (Catocala) - MONA 1983: 8852 beutenmulleri Barnes & McDunnough, 1910 (Catocala) verneri (Hampson, 1913) (Ephesia) emend.; TL: (no type). votiva Hulst, 1884 (Catocala) werneri Biederman, 1909 (Catocala)

References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced. Gall, L. & R. Borth, 2025. Underwing Moths (Catocala) & Larvae: A companion guide for iNaturalists, Website. [accessed on 7 October 2025] Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 45.13m; p. 262. Book Review and ordering Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online) Species Page at Bill Oehlke's moth website - Catocala verrilliana Species Page at BugGuide.Net Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths Species Page at iNaturalist

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