Catocala sponsa
Large Eichenkarmin ( Catocala sponsa)
The Great Eichenkarmin ( Catocala sponsa) is a butterfly (moth ) from the family of cutworms ( Noctuidae ).
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Features
The moths reach a forewing length of 3 to 3.5 inches. The forewings are brown gray or brown with black and bright interference. The greatest contrast form the large, white- rimmed kidney blemish with a white spot underneath, between the strongly drawn, outer and inner transverse lines. In the fringe region of the outer transverse line is created twice. The hind wings are bright red with two black bands. One is to find wide and the hem of the wings, while the other appears narrower and two times angled sharp.
There are several forms of this kind, which are different in appearance. For example, has the form f desponsa yellow hind wings.
Similar Species
- Small Eichenkarmin ( Catocala promissa ) ( Dennis & Schiffermueller, 1775)
- Weidenkarmin ( Catocala electa ) ( Vieweg, 1790)
- Red Underwing (Catocala nupta ) (Linnaeus, 1767)
Geographical distribution and habitat
One finds this kind stenöke only where old oaks, so in oak forests, mixed forests, in old gardens and parks like islands in Europe. In the north, but this way seems to be less frequent than in the south.
Development
The nocturnal moth flies between mid-July and mid-September, after the heat of summer. They can be observed best when they settle down at night next to light sources. They behave so quiet that you then can even take carefully into the hand. The track season is between May and June. The eggs overwinter. From these hatch the caterpillars, although the first shoots sprouting. Pupation takes place on the ground, where a gray cocoon is built.
Way of life
The moths drink means of their proboscis occasional tree saps and - like all ribbon types - are easily lured with a bait. One finds the crawler only to oaks.