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Ultronia Underwing

Catocala ultronia

Plate XXXIII — Ultronia Underwing is Fig. 2
Plate XXXIII — Ultronia Underwing is Fig. 2

Form celia Henry Edwards, Plate XXXIII, Fig. 4, male. (The Celia Underwing.)

Form mopsa Henry Edwards, Plate XXXIII, Fig. 7, male. (The Mopsa Underwing.)

Besides the three forms of this variable species which we have selected for illustration, there are several others which have received subspecific names. The insect is very common, and occurs from the Atlantic to the Great Plains and from Canada to Florida.