Best Underwing
The Clifden nonpareil is a large European moth belonging to the *Catocala* genus. It’s notable for its striking blue and black coloration on its hindwings, making it one of the largest moths in Europe. Primarily found across continental Europe, this species occasionally appears as a rare visitor in...
The dark crimson underwing (Catocala sponsa) is a species of moth belonging to the family Erebidae, primarily found in oak woodlands across southern and central Europe. Its forewings are mottled with grey and brown, providing camouflage against tree bark when at rest. When disturbed, it reveals its...
The red underwing, Catocala nupta, is a large moth found across much of Europe and parts of Asia, including Britain. At rest, its gray and brown forewings resemble tree bark and conceal vivid red hindwings crossed by black bands. When disturbed, the sudden display of color can startle a predator, af...
The copper underwing (Amphipyra pyramidea) is a moth of the family Noctuidae found across the Palearctic region, including Europe and parts of Asia. It is named for the distinctive copper-orange band on its hindwings, which are otherwise dark. Adults are nocturnal and typically fly from late summer...
