Darling Underwing
(Catocala cara)
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.
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.