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Catocala Hermia
''Catocala hermia'', the Hermia underwing, is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was Species description, first described by Henry Edwards (entomologist), Henry Edwards in 1880. It is found throughout the Great Plains of North America, from southern Saskatchewan and Alberta south and west to Texas, Arizona and California. The wingspan is 58–68 mm. Adults are on wing from August to September depending on the location. The larvae feed on ''Populus'' and ''Salix'' species. Subspecies *''Catocala hermia hermia'' *''Catocala hermia francisca'' Henry Edwards (entomologist), H. Edwards, 1880 The latter is often treated as distinct species, leaving ''C. hermia'' monotypic. ''Catocala hermia verecunda'', recorded from Colorado, Montana and Arizona, was formerly considered a subspecies, but is now a synonym of ''Catocala hermia hermia''. References External links * *Oehlke, Bil"''Catocala hermia'' Henry Edwards, 1880" ''The Catocala Website''. Archived August 22 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Edwards (entomologist)
Henry Edwards (27 August 1827 – 9 June 1891), known as "Harry", was an English stage actor, writer and entomologist who gained fame in Australia, San Francisco and New York City for his theatre work. Edwards was drawn to the theatre early in life, and he appeared in amateur productions in London. After sailing to Australia, Edwards appeared professionally in Shakespearean plays and light comedies primarily in Melbourne and Sydney. Throughout his childhood in England and his acting career in Australia, he was greatly interested in collecting insects, and the National Museum of Victoria used the results of his Australian fieldwork as part of the genesis of their collection. In San Francisco, Edwards was a founding member of the Bohemian Club, and a gathering in Edwards' honour was the spark which began the club's traditional summer encampment at the Bohemian Grove.Garnett, 1908, p. 7. As well, Edwards cemented his reputation as a preeminent stage actor and theatre manager. Aft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
