Erebidae
930856 –
8874 Catocala minuta
Edwards, 1864
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© Tony DiTerlizzi
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| Distribution: |
See Gall & Borth (2025). |
Larva and Host Plants: |
See Gall & Borth (2025). -- Host familiy: Fabaceae. Host genera: Gleditsia. Notes: foliage (Wagner 2005). (Shropshire & Douglas 2025) |
| Similar Species: |
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
minuta Edwards, 1864 (Catocala) - MONA 1983: 8874eureka Schwarz, 1919 (Catocala)hiseri Cassino, 1918 (Catocala)mellitula Hulst, 1884 (Catocala)obliterata Schwarz, 1919 (Catocala)parvula Edwards, 1864 (Catocala) |
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| 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. 45.11m; 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 minuta
- Species Page at Block Island Moths
- Species Page at BugGuide.Net
- Species Page at Mass Moths
- Species Page at iNaturalist
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© Nolie Schneider

© Bob Patterson

© Bob Patterson
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40mm – © Jim Vargo
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© George Smiley LG
on Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)

© George Smiley LG
41mm on Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
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