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Epione Underwing (Catocala epione) Flew indoors from porch lights at the edge of a dense mixed (hickory-oak dominant) forest. <br />
So, Jason and I typically wake up around midnight every night to go to the bathroom and to walk Snorri (our puppy). This morning, I did my thing and went back to bed while Jason was still walking the pup. I suddenly hear Jason yelling my name (startled me awake), so I run down to the kitchen to see what the commotion is about! It turns out that this large underwing moth was in our kitchen and wanted to say hello. Jason said he didn&#039;t know if it was a bird or a moth at first. <br />
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So, Jason and I typically wake up around midnight every night to go to the bathroom and to walk Snorri (our puppy). This morning, I did my thing and went back to bed while Jason was still walking the pup. I suddenly hear Jason yelling my name (startled me awake), so I run down to the kitchen to see what the commotion is about! It turns out that this large underwing moth was in our kitchen and wanted to say hello. Jason said he didn&#039;t know if it was a bird or a moth at first. <br />
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Epione Underwing (Catocala epione)

Flew indoors from porch lights at the edge of a dense mixed (hickory-oak dominant) forest.
So, Jason and I typically wake up around midnight every night to go to the bathroom and to walk Snorri (our puppy). This morning, I did my thing and went back to bed while Jason was still walking the pup. I suddenly hear Jason yelling my name (startled me awake), so I run down to the kitchen to see what the commotion is about! It turns out that this large underwing moth was in our kitchen and wanted to say hello. Jason said he didn't know if it was a bird or a moth at first.

Epione Underwing (Catocala epione) Flew indoors from porch lights at the edge of a dense mixed (hickory-oak dominant) forest.<br />
So, Jason and I typically wake up around midnight every night to go to the bathroom and to walk Snorri (our puppy). This morning, I did my thing and went back to bed while Jason was still walking the pup. I suddenly hear Jason yelling my name (startled me awake), so I run down to the kitchen to see what the commotion is about! It turns out that this large underwing moth was in our kitchen and wanted to say hello. Jason said he didn't know if it was a bird or a moth at first. <br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95328/epione_underwing_catocala_epione.html Catocala epione,Geotagged,Spring,United States

    comments (10)

  1. Wow, this is beautiful! Posted 5 years ago
    1. It really was! I felt very lucky that we had such an encounter (despite being startled awake and being half-asleep while taking photographs)! Posted 5 years ago
  2. Love, love, LOVE this! Posted 5 years ago
    1. I was very happy too! It was an honor to meet this beautiful creature! Posted 5 years ago
      1. And, something I noticed - your lighting and focus are impressive! I struggle with lighting while mothing and am fairly wobbly late at night when I'm tired. You captured this beauty perfectly. Posted 5 years ago
        1. I think I got lucky in that regard! I'm usually shaky at this time as well, so I'm not sure what I did right! :D Posted 5 years ago
  3. Like a Persian carpet, so beautiful. Posted 5 years ago
    1. Thank you, Ferdy! Posted 5 years ago
  4. Nice colors! Posted 5 years ago
    1. Thank you, Deb! Posted 5 years ago

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''Catocala epione'', the Epione underwing, is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Dru Drury in 1773. It is found in North America from Quebec and Ontario south through Connecticut to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jun 8, 2020. Captured Jun 8, 2020 00:43 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/22.0
  • 1/41s
  • ISO1000
  • 100mm