Iron Prominent (Notodonta dromedarius, (Linnaeus, 1767))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 18-24mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and late July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, heathland and riverbanks.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Large Dark Prominent Notodonta torva

71.012 (BF2000) Iron Prominent Notodonta dromedarius, (Linnaeus, 1767)

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