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Ilia Underwing

Catocala ilia

About

A large moth with bark-patterned gray forewings that conceal bright reddish-orange and black hindwings. When startled, it flashes its colorful hindwings to confuse predators.

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Did You Know?

It rests head-down on tree trunks during the day, where its cryptic forewings blend perfectly with oak bark.