Chocolate Prominent
Common NameChocolate Prominent
Scientific NamePeridea basitriens
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, grey, cream
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Nova Scotia west to Manitoba and south to Florida and Texas)
Host Plantsoak, birch, maple, beech
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter, typically overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its chocolate-brown and greyish forewings with a prominent pale, wavy line and a few cream spots, especially a noticeable one near the costa. The overall cryptic pattern helps it blend with tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled chocolate-brown and greyish forewings, featuring a distinct pale, wavy postmedial line and a few cream-colored spots. The body is robust and hairy.
