Angle-lined Prominent
Common NameAngle-lined Prominent
Scientific NameClostera inclusa
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyPygaerinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, riparian areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantspoplar, aspen, willow, birch
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy, often with humps, feeding on host tree leaves. They pupate in a cocoon, with multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive angled pale lines on the mottled brown forewings and the fuzzy brown body. Bipectinate antennae are also characteristic.
Description
This moth has mottled brown and tan forewings marked with prominent, wavy, pale transverse lines that form distinct angles, providing excellent camouflage.
