- Catocala optata
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Catocala optata 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Subphylum: Hexapoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Noctuidae Genus: Catocala Species: C. optata Binomial name Catocala optata
(Godart, 1824)Synonyms - Noctua optata Godart, 1824
- Noctua optabilis Hübner, [1826]
- Catocala optata var. amanda Boisduval, 1840
- Catocala optata var. selecta Boisduval, 1840
Catocala optata is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is known from south-central Europe (except Greece) and north-western Africa.
The wingspan is 61-63 mm. Adults are on wing from July to September.
The larvae have been recorded feeding on Salix caprea and Salix viminalis. The larvae can be found from Juni to July.
Subspecies
- Catocala optata optata
- Catocala optata atlantica Le Cerf, 1932 (Morocco)
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