Black-rimmed Prominent
Common NameBlack-rimmed Prominent
Scientific NamePheosia rimosa
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)48
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black, gray
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern and central North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsbirch, maple, willow, poplar, oak
Flight PeriodApril to October (two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with a prominent hump on the abdomen. They feed on various deciduous trees and pupate in the soil, overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive black-rimmed outer margin of the forewing, the contrasting white patch near the tornus, and the overall 'prominent' resting posture with wings held tent-like over the body.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings featuring a complex pattern of white, light brown, and dark brown/black, characterized by a prominent dark rim along the outer margin and a distinct white patch near the tornus. The body is robust and hairy, typically grayish-brown.
