Catocala dula is a large East Asian underwing moth with vermilion-red hindwings and a wingspan of about 2.6 in (65 mm). It lives in Korea, Japan, northern China, and the Russian Far East and isn't found in the United States, though North America has many underwing moths of its own.
Appearance
- Appearance
- A big moth with a wingspan of about 2.6 in (65 mm). The hindwings are close to vermilion red with black bands.
Where it lives
- Typical habitats
- Deciduous forests
- Range
- Korea, Japan, northern China, Sakhalin, and the Russian Maritime Province. Not found in North America.
Life cycle
- Caterpillar food plants
- In Japan the caterpillars feed on oak leaves, including sawtooth oak and Mongolian oak.
Conservation
- IUCN Red List
- NENot EvaluatedNot yet assessed
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