Kinzua Critters

Butterflies & Moths

Darling Underwing

(Catocala cara)

Darling Underwing

Species Description

**Description:** A large moth with bark-like forewings that hide brilliant pink-and-black striped hindwings.

1. Defense
When disturbed, it flashes its colorful hindwings to startle predators, a behavior known as "startle coloration."

2. Habitat
Common in hardwood forests where the larvae feed on the leaves of willow and poplar trees.