Meet an Underwing – Catocala elocata

This year’s National Moth Week’s spotlighted moths are the Underwings. 

This photo of a Catocala elocata  (תנשמית הצפצפה) was taken by Oz Ritner (Israel Nature Site)  in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 2016. 

 

Catocala elocata TelAviv May2016 Oz Ritner

Catocala elocata. Photo credit: Oz Ritner

See more photos of Underwings and other moths on the National Moth Week Flickr group

National Moth Week 2016 will be held from 23rd to 31st July. Anyone can participate. Register a public or private event or find one to attend by checking the website for public events. Registration is free to individuals, groups and organizations.

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