Notodontidae: Notodontinae

71.016 (BF2005) Great Prominent Peridea anceps, (Goeze, 1781)

KR08754

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General Information

Pupates deep underground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Male readily comes to light, sometimes in numbers. Female not.

Forewing length: 23-32mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea)
Flying: One generation, late April-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Mature oak woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Lobster Moth Stauropus fagi
Large Dark Prominent Notodonta torva

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, red, yellow, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5