1987 may have been an outbreak year for this species. I saw several in the Orange County area during the course of several weeks but haven't seen them in this area since then.
Photo Gallery for Catocala sappho - Sappho Underwing
Photos: 9
Recorded by: Jim Petranka, Bo Sullivan and Becky Elkin on 2023-09-14 Macon Co. Comment:
Recorded by: Owen McConnell on 2023-08-07 Graham Co. Comment:
Recorded by: David George, Stephen Dunn, Jeff Niznik, Rich Teper, Becky Watkins on 2023-07-29 Swain Co. Comment:
Recorded by: Jim Petranka and Becky Elkin on 2023-07-12 Madison Co. Comment:
Recorded by: Jim Petranka and Becky Elkin on 2023-07-12 Madison Co. Comment:
Recorded by: Jim Petranka and Becky Elkin on 2023-07-12 Madison Co. Comment:
Recorded by: Darryl Willis on 2020-07-18 Cabarrus Co. Comment:
Recorded by: Steve Hall on 1998-07-01 Pender Co. Comment: Wingspan = 6.5 cm; forewing length = 3.9 cm.
Recorded by: Steve Hall on 1987-07-00 Orange Co. Comment: 1987 may have been an outbreak year for this species. I saw several in the Orange County area during the course of several weeks but haven't seen them in this area since then.