Erebidae: Erebinae

2454 (ABH72.082) Light Crimson Underwing Catocala promissa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR08882

Old Weston, July 2025
Old Weston, July 2025
 Photo © Kevin Royles
Old Weston, July 2025
 Photo © Kevin Royles
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Old Weston, July 2025
Old Weston, July 2025
 Photo © Kevin Royles
Eastern Stara Planina, 17th June 2018. Light trap.
Eastern Stara Planina, 17th June 2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Eastern Stara Planina, 17th June 2018. Light trap.
Eastern Stara Planina, 17th June 2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., Bulgaria. 6th July 2016. Light trap.
Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., Bulgaria. 6th July 2016. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

Pupates between leaves of the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 26-32mm
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, mid July-early September
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Red Data Book

Habitat

Mature oak woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 07 July to 07 July


Red Data Book

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Green, grey, black, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
3