| Catocala ilia | |
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| Caterpillar | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Hexapoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Genus: | Catocala |
| Species: | C. ilia |
| Binomial name | |
| Catocala ilia Cramer, 1776 |
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The Ilia Underwing, Beloved Underwing or Wife Underwing (Catocala ilia) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. The species can be found in the Eastern part of the United States as well as southern Canada. Subspecies Catocala ilia zoe can be found in California and Arizona.
The wingspan is 65-82 mm. The moths flies from June to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Oak, including black, burr, red, and white oaks.