Light Crimson Underwing

Can be similar to Dark Crimson Underwing, but is usually smaller with a lighter and more variegated forewing.

Like most other British Catocala species, this moth can be attracted to light as well as sugar.

Flight Season

Flies between July and August.

Size and Family

• Family: Underwings
• Large Sized 
• Wing Span Range (male to female) - 60-65mm

Caterpillar Food Plants

Caterpillars feed on Oak (Quercus)

Habitat

Oak woodland.

Distribution

• Countries – England
• Only occurring in parts of the southernmost counties where oak woodlands abound.