Catocala cara

Guenée, 1852
Darling Underwing

Sort #: 2318 | P #: 930812 | MPG #: 8832 | PFG Page #: 346
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Larval substrate: Populus (Poplar), Salix (Willow)
Phenology: Adult: 7/05 to 10/22 (155 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 207