Black-blotched Prominent
Common NameBlack-blotched Prominent
Scientific NamePeridea basitriens
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America (Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba)
Host Plantsoak
Flight PeriodApril to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on oak leaves, pupate in the soil, and overwinter as pupae. There are one or two broods per year.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive dark, somewhat triangular blotch on the forewing and the contrasting white patch at the apex. The overall mottled brown and grey coloration provides excellent camouflage.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring a prominent dark blotch near the center and a contrasting white patch at the wing tip. Its body is stout and hairy.
