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Catocala nupta
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Red Underwing
Catocala nupta

(Linnaeus, 1767) 2452 / 72.078

Norfolk status
Unmistakable large moth.
Patterned forewings provide excellent camouflage, and the red-and-black striped hindwings only show in flight. The adults often rest on walls, fences and tree trunks, especially poplars and willows, and the large moths are often disturbed by day.
Woodland, scrub, carr, riverbanks and gardens.
Comes to light, more frequently to sugar.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2025.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
12/10/2025128TF63Hunstanton (S)
02/10/2025127TG31Upton
01/10/2025128TF63Heacham
01/10/2025128TF74Titchwell NNR
28/09/2025127TG31Upton
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Forewing: 33-40mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Black-poplar, White-poplar, Aspen, willows other poplars
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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