Catocala grynea syn. nuptula Walker

Fig. 31 (lectotype)

Catocala nuptula Walker, [1858]: 1205

Catocala grynea syn. nuptula; Barnes and McDunnough 1918: 40

Catocala grynea syn. nuptula; McDunnough 1938: 118

Catocala grynea syn. nuptula; Franclemont and Todd 1983: 129

Type material. Catocala nuptula: the original description states “a,b. North America. From Mr. Milne’s collection.” A female type is at the BMNH, and is designated as lectotype to clarify application of the name nuptula . Th e lectotype bears the labels “N. America / 39.-6.-19. / 1595”, “N. America / 39.- 6.-19.-1595 ”, “ Catocala / nuptula / Walk. Type.” Type Locality: North America.