About Red Underwing
A large moth with bark-like grey forewings and vivid red and black banded hindwings flashed as a startle defense.
Did You Know?
When disturbed from tree bark it flashes its bright red hindwings creating a startle effect then vanishes by closing them.
Distribution
Where Red Underwing can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Red Underwing (Catocala nupta). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/red-underwing
MLA:
"Red Underwing." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/red-underwing.