Catocala badia

Grote & Robinson, 1866
Bay Underwing

Sort #: 2291 | P #: 930767 | MPG #: 8777 | PFG Page #: 338
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Larval feeding type: Feeds externally on leaves
Larval substrate: Myrica gale (Sweetgale), Morella* (Bayberry)
Phenology: Adult: 7/09 to 10/12 (139 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 316