Catocala epione

(Drury, 1773)
Epione Underwing

Sort #: 2288 | P #: 930764 | MPG #: 8773 | PFG Page #: 338
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Larval feeding type: Feeds externally on leaves
Larval substrate: Carya (Hickory), Populus tremuloides* (Quaking Aspen)
Phenology: Adult: 6/29 to 9/13 (218 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1833
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 294