Angus's Underwing
Catocala angusi Grote, 1876
Family: Erebidae
Subfamily: Erebinae
Identification: Two forms. Both forms have anal dash beyond zigzag pm. line. Female of typical form also has a basal dash. Forewing pale gray in typical form (both sexes) with some brown filling in reniform spot. Form "lucetta" has broad black band from base to outer margin (just below apex), with distinct break in median area. Hindwing black in both forms; fringe dark gray, white only at apex. Typical form more common than form "lucetta."
Wing Span: 6-7.4 cm.
Life History:
Flight: July-October.
Caterpillar Hosts: Hickories and pecan.
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: Massachusetts to Georgia, west to Illinois, Kansas, Arkansas, and Mississippi.
Conservation: Rare in the north, uncommon southward.
NCGR:
Management Needs:
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Verified Sightings
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Observation date: Jul 25, 2020
Submitted by: Eric Wood
Region: Boone County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: Sep 14, 2022
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Observation date: Aug 21, 2021
Submitted by: klebo
Region: Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Oct 24, 2021
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Observation date: Aug 25, 2021
Submitted by: Mapper
Region: Johnson County, Illinois, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 08, 2021
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Observation date: Aug 06, 2020
Submitted by: dmccord
Region: Hamilton County, Indiana, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 07, 2020
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Observation date: Oct 01, 2016
Submitted by: Stott Noble
Region: Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 02, 2016
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Observation date: Aug 07, 2015
Submitted by: pigstysma
Region: Porter County, Indiana, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Oct 14, 2015
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Observation date: Sep 16, 2015
Submitted by: disteffv
Region: Washington County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Oct 10, 2015
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Observation date: Jul 22, 2014
Submitted by: michaeloberg
Region: Webster County, Iowa, United States
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: Mar 29, 2015
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Observation date: Apr 08, 2014
Submitted by: michaeloberg
Region: Webster County, Iowa, United States
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: Mar 29, 2015
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Observation date: Aug 27, 2014
Submitted by: Jay Sturner
Region: Knox County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: Aug 28, 2014
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Observation date: Jul 25, 2010
Submitted by: David Trently
Region: Hamblen County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: Don Tangren
Verified date: Aug 18, 2013
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Observation date: Sep 05, 2012
Submitted by: groehm
Region: Van Wert County, Ohio, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 21, 2013
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Observation date: Aug 30, 2008
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Steven Johnson)
Region: Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Apr 02, 2013
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Observation date: Aug 30, 2003
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Steven Johnson)
Region: Boone County, West Virginia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Apr 02, 2013
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Observation date: Aug 12, 2010
Submitted by: Rangertsp
Region: Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: Don Tangren
Verified date: Nov 17, 2012
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Observation date: Aug 18, 2012
Submitted by: sierralittle
Region: Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 21, 2012
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Observation date: Aug 21, 2008
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hart County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 10, 2011
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Observation date: Oct 10, 2005
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hart County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 10, 2011
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Observation date: Sep 29, 2008
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hart County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 10, 2011
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Observation date: Sep 06, 2004
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hart County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 10, 2011
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Observation date: Sep 23, 2006
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hart County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 10, 2011
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Observation date: Sep 11, 2009
Submitted by: Eddie Huber
Region: Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Feb 27, 2011
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Observation date: Aug 11, 2010
Submitted by: Moth-er Jean
Region: Cocke County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: jasondroberts
Verified date: Feb 06, 2011
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Observation date: Aug 12, 2009
Submitted by: Ken Childs
Region: Chester County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: jasondroberts
Verified date: Jan 19, 2011