Sunday, January 17, 2016

Dark creamson underwing (Catocala sponsa)

  Catocala sponsa, the dark crimson underwing, is a species of moth of the Erebidae family. It is found in Europe, North Africa and from Anatolia up to the Caucasus. The wingspan is 60–70 millimetres (2.4–2.8 in). Adults are on wing from July to September depending on the location. The larvae feed on oak.
  • Original Name: "Лента орденская малиновая"
  • Country: USSR
  • Year: 1986-03-18
  • Series: Butterflies, IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals
  • Perforation: comb 12
  • Printing: Offset lithography
  • Size: 40 x 28 mm
  • Face value: 15 kop
  • Number of catalogue Michel: SU 5587