Maple Prominent (Ptilodontella cucullina, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
This species has a white blotch along the outer edge of the forewing which is diagnostic.

Pupates in a strong cocoon formed in moss on the food plant.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Male comes to light occasionally. Female not.

Forewing length: 15-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Field Maple (Acer campestre), Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)
Flying: One generation, mid May-late July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Woodland and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Coxcomb Prominent Ptilodon capucina

71.022 (BF2009) Maple Prominent Ptilodontella cucullina, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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