Catocala herodias

Strecker, 1876
Herodias Underwing

Sort #: 2324 | P #: 930836 | MPG #: 8850
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Larval feeding type: Feeds externally on leaves
Larval substrate: Quercus ilicifolia* (Scrub Oak)
Phenology: Adult: 6/24 to 8/19 (230 records)

Comment: Occurs in Massachusetts as ssp gerhardi (Gerhard's Underwing)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: Special Concern
First Year Reported: 1919
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 373