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Notodontidae: Notodontinae
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71.016 (BF2005) Great Prominent
Peridea anceps
, (Goeze, 1781)
KR08754
2010
2011
2012
2013
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
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, red, yellow, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5