Assimilated Prominent
Common NameAssimilated Prominent
Scientific NamePhalera assimilis
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyPhalerinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, cream, orange-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEast Asia, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan)
Host PlantsQuercus, Salix, Populus, Betula, Ulmus, Prunus
Flight PeriodMay to September (multivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plant leaves. Larvae are often gregarious when young, feeding on various deciduous trees, and pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsIdentified by its remarkable cryptic camouflage, mimicking a broken twig, with tightly folded wings and a prominent head tuft. The specific pattern of mottled grey, brown, and cream patches on the forewings is also key.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a robust, hairy body and mottled grey, brown, and cream forewings that provide excellent camouflage, making it resemble a broken twig when at rest.
