Catocala praeclara

Grote & Robinson, 1866
Praeclara Underwing

Sort #: 2330 | P #: 930847 | MPG #: 8865 | PFG Page #: 350
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Larval substrate: Amelanchier (Serviceberry), Aronia* (Chokeberry), Crataegus (Hawthorn)
Phenology: Adult: 7/06 to 9/25 (274 records)

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

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 516